Configuration file improvements

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Description

This epic is a larger feature to enhance the existing configuration file by improving error handling capabilities when running with a specified config file.

Initiative / Goal

The goal is to improve ScubaGear operation when using a configuration file. Specifically, to provide better handling in error use cases and provide better feedback to the user when it occurs.

Relevant Issues

• Loading of config file needs better error handling #1218
• Config file not loading should be a terminating error #1353
• Validate the parameters passed into the Scuba config file #1437

Hypothesis

By improving the evaluation of the configuration file and its parameters, ScubaGear users will have an easier time using more advanced options supported by the config file. Additionally, better feedback to users when an error occurs will help them adjust any errors in the configuration quickly and easily.

Acceptance criteria

Criteria that are considered must have for feature launch and in-scope for this epic include:

• Config file errors prevent further execution of ScubaGear to prevent undesired execution settings
• Error messages produced due to a configuration file issue provide clear and direct feedback to users
• Parameters passed via config file are evaluated and checked the same as those provided on the command line

Stakeholders / Resources

Include CISA decision makers and dev team members in discussions about this epic. Resources needed for this epic include access to test tenants and possibly ability to temporarily modify privileged roles for testing purposes.

Timeline

The current projected timeline for delivery of this epic feature is with the associated release milestone.