Strangler

Introduction

strangler is a Go-based tool designed to incrementally replace functionality in a Bash script, inspired by the Strangler Fig pattern. This approach is particularly useful for transitioning from simple Bash scripts to more robust, scalable Go programs while preserving existing functionality.

Features

• Subcommand Flexibility: Easily define new subcommands in Go to extend script functionality.
• Integrated Bash Script: Leverage existing Bash scripts within the Go binary for a seamless transition.
• Argument Passing: Pass arguments from Go commands to the Bash script, maintaining script compatibility.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Go (version 1.16 or later)
• Bash
• Git (for cloning the repository)

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [repository-url]
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd strangler
   

3. Build the project:

   go build -o strangler
   

Usage

Run the strangler binary with the desired subcommand. The two initial subcommands are:

• hello: Executes the Bash script logic associated with "hello".
• dawg: Executes the Bash script logic associated with "dawg".

Examples

./strangler hello
./strangler dawg