Feature: Robust Placeholder System and Output Formatting Engine #226
Description
Feature Description
Implement a configurable, extensible placeholder system for generated release notes, supporting advanced formatting capabilities such as:
- New placeholder types (e.g., {closed-sub-issues-ratio}, custom contributors, etc.)
- User-defined prefix/postfix support and row formatting controls
- Contributor and user replacement mapping
- Chapter line formatting
Problem / Opportunity
Current formatting via placeholders is inflexible for complex workflows: users are limited in the formatting of entries, cannot always add missing context or structure, and business requirements (such as custom contributor display or new rules for entry presence/ratio) are not easily satisfied by the template system. A robust system will improve output control for a range of documentation and compliance needs.
Acceptance Criteria
- Users can add and use new placeholders in configuration.
- Formatting supports prefix, postfix, and row-level control.
- Contributors and co-authors are accessible via placeholders.
- Placeholder parsing is fully unit-tested (edge cases).
- Documentation includes usage and migration guides.
- User replacement mapping is supported in configuration.
Proposed Solution
Build a flexible parsing engine for placeholders using a config-driven grammar. Enhance documentation and provide test cases for new features. Investigate backward compatibility layer or a migration guide for breaking changes.
Dependencies / Related
#205, #189, #80, #78, #76, #56, #97
Additional Context
This feature supports a wide range of release documentation requirements and is foundational for many governance and compliance use cases.