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Ansible troubleshooting — Error sanity
How to Solve the Ansible Error sanity
Understanding the Ansible Playbook Error: sanity
When working with Ansible, it’s essential to ensure the reliability and quality of your code, especially if you are looking for Red Hat Certification. The sanity rule is a specific check that focuses on maintaining a certain level of consistency and best practices when it comes to managing your Ansible codebase.
The Purpose of the sanity Rule
The sanity rule primarily checks a specific file called ignore-x.x.txt. In this file, Ansible developers define “ignores” for various tests, which means they are explicitly exempting certain rules from being enforced. These exemptions are often necessary for practical reasons, but not all exemptions are allowed.
The purpose of the sanity rule is to validate whether the ignores defined in the ignore-x.x.txt file adhere to specific rules and are in line with the best practices advocated by Ansible and the Red Hat Certification process. It enforces a certain level of standardization in your Ansible codebase, ensuring that code quality is maintained.
