Store a list of current repos which use the JSON Schema topic and when they were created #4

[wcj617]

Resolves #4

This PR is for 'Store a list of current repos which use the JSON Schema topic and when they were created' #4

Requirements

Here's the work that needs to be done on this:

• No longer check the way back machine for earliest use of the json-schema github topic and no longer record the data related to the way back machine
• Get the date of the first commit for a repo and store that in the CSV as a timestamp
• Confirm the initial data script can be run fully and include the created CSV as a commit
• Catch any potential error and log into a file, without causing the script to crash, and allowing it to continue if appropriate.

Stretch objectives:

• Write tests which mock the Github API calls and mock the file writing, and check it has the correct content for the API data mocked.
  (It was later decided that we should not mock the filesystem.)

- Source: #4 (comment)

What I have done

This commit includes several enhancements to the initial data script:

1. The script now retrieves the date of the first commit for each repository and stores it in the CSV file as a timestamp.
2. The script has been confirmed to run fully, and the resulting CSV file is included in this commit.
3. Error handling has been added to the script. Any errors that occur are logged to a file, and the script is able to continue running where appropriate.

[Relequestual]

Welcome, and thanks for your initial work on this.
I have left a few comments and questions.

Looking at the requirements on #4.

1. Covered.
2. I have updated this to specify using the timestamp format.
3. Not covered. "Fully run" means all results without limit. There are about 1.8k results. This may take some time to run.
4. Not covered. This is important because it can take some time to run, so the script should capture errors and continue running rather than crash and exit.

When you have updated and tested, please indicate this needs to be re-reviewed. Thanks.
Feel free to reach me on our Slack under the same username if you have questions.

[wcj617]

This is my second qualification task work!
second qualification task.pdf

[Relequestual]

This looks much improved. I'm scheduling some time to test it locally before it is merged. Thanks for your work on this.

[Relequestual]

I rebased and force pushed to this PR.
Rebase was required because importing a function from main.js would cause the main function to be called, and an API request to Github to be maid before the mock could be setup, which resulted in seeing a failed API request (due to invalid API key as it had expired) after all tests had run. This was confusing when all tests had passed.

[Relequestual]

Left a few suggestions, otherwise this is looking better.

I know GSoC candidates have been selected now, but it would be nice to know if you'd like to finish this PR or not. If not, that's totally fine, and I'm sure I can find someone else to finish it or do it myself. Let me know.

[wcj617]

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Hi Ben,

Thank you for your insightful feedback! I appreciate the guidance and the opportunity to learn from real-world problems provided by this project.

I've completed a git rebase and resolved the divergent commits as you've noticed. I've also re-requested a review of the PR to ensure everything aligns with the project's current needs.

Regarding the API key update, your clarification was very helpful. I understand now the importance of designing tests that don't make real API calls and will take this as a key learning point.

Thank you for your support and for providing a nurturing environment for newcomers like me. I look forward to continuing my contribution to the project and will keep in touch via Slack as needed.

Best regards,
David

[Relequestual]

Hey David, thanks for waiting on this. I spent a good part of the day yesterday trying to modify one of the tests to make it work correctly. I've changed approaches and should be updating this PR today.

[wcj617]

Thank you, Ben. I deeply appreciated your support:)

[Relequestual]

Thanks for your work on this! Much appreciated. I made a few improvements to the testing.