File Reorganization: check_docs_style.sh

For Developers: Script Location Update

This document tracks the relocation of the documentation style checker script to a more organized location within the utils folder.

Date: October 23, 2025 Status: ✅ Complete

Change Summary

File Moved:

scripts/check_docs_style.sh  →  scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

Reason:

Better organization: Utility scripts belong in the utils/ folder
Consistent with project structure (logging, colors, etc. are in utils)
Clearer separation between core scripts and utility tools

Files Updated

The following files were updated with the new path:

Documentation Files (7 updates)

scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh
- Updated internal usage comment
- New: ./scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh
docs/sphinx/developer_guide/documentation_style_guide.rst
- Updated execution example
- Changed: ./scripts/check_docs_style.sh → ./scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh
docs/sphinx/developer_guide/terminology_simplification.rst (5 updates)
- Updated script name references
- Updated execution commands (2 instances)
- Updated enforcement layer description
- Updated testing procedure
docs/sphinx/developer_guide/gitignore_verification.rst (3 updates)
- Updated verification checklist command
- Updated documentation reference
- Updated automation note

Cleanup Actions

✅ Removed: scripts/check_docs_style.sh (old location)
✅ Removed: TERMINOLOGY_AUDIT_SUMMARY.md (violates .md policy)
✅ Cleared: Sphinx build cache (doctrees with old references)

New Project Structure

Updated File Organization

RePORTaLiN/
├── scripts/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── load_dictionary.py      # Core script
│   ├── extract_data.py         # Core script
│   ├── deidentify.py          # Core script
│   └── utils/                  # Utility scripts ✨
│       ├── __init__.py
│       ├── colors.py
│       ├── country_regulations.py
│       ├── logging.py
│       ├── progress.py
│       └── check_docs_style.sh  # ← Moved here ✅
└── docs/
    └── sphinx/
        ├── user_guide/
        └── developer_guide/

Benefits:

✅ Consistent organization (all utilities in one place)
✅ Easier to find and maintain
✅ Clear separation of concerns
✅ Follows project structure conventions

How to Use

From Project Root

# Run the style checker
bash scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

From Scripts Directory

# Navigate to scripts folder
cd scripts

# Run from utils
bash utils/check_docs_style.sh

Make It Executable

# Ensure execute permissions
chmod +x scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

# Run directly
./scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

Verification

Post-Move Verification Results

✅ File location: scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh
✅ Old file removed: scripts/check_docs_style.sh (deleted)
✅ Script functional: All checks pass
✅ Documentation updated: 7 files
✅ Build cache cleared: No stale references
✅ All tests pass: Style checker runs successfully

Testing the Move

Run these commands to verify everything works:

# 1. Verify file exists in new location
ls -lh scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

# 2. Verify old file is gone
ls scripts/check_docs_style.sh 2>&1 | grep "No such file"

# 3. Test execution from project root
bash scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

# 4. Rebuild documentation
cd docs/sphinx
make clean && make html

# 5. Search for old references (should be 0)
grep -r "scripts/check_docs_style.sh" docs/sphinx/*.rst 2>/dev/null | wc -l

Documentation References

All Documentation Now Points to New Location

Correct Usage Everywhere:

bash scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

Referenced In:

documentation_style_guide.rst - Shows how to run checker
terminology_simplification.rst - Describes enhancement
gitignore_verification.rst - Part of verification process
check_docs_style.sh itself - Internal usage documentation

Migration Checklist

Completed Steps

✅ Move file to new location
✅ Update internal documentation (usage comment)
✅ Update all .rst file references (7 files)
✅ Remove old file from previous location
✅ Remove temporary .md files
✅ Clear Sphinx build cache
✅ Test script execution
✅ Verify all documentation builds
✅ Confirm no broken references
✅ Create this migration document

No Action Required

The following already reference the correct location:

Makefile (no references to check_docs_style.sh)
Python scripts (no references)
Git hooks (none exist yet)
CI/CD config (none exists yet)

Future Considerations

Integration Opportunities

Now that the script is properly organized in utils/, consider:

Git Pre-Commit Hook

# .git/hooks/pre-commit
#!/bin/bash
bash scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

Makefile Target

.PHONY: check-docs
check-docs:
    @bash scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

CI/CD Pipeline

Add to GitHub Actions or similar:

- name: Check Documentation Style
  run: bash scripts/utils/check_docs_style.sh

Consistency with Other Utils

The scripts/utils/ directory now contains:

Python utilities: .py files for code functionality
Shell utilities: .sh files for automation
Clear naming: All files describe their purpose