Simplify metric definition yml
What does this MR do?
Having another look on metric definition after working on dictionary, here is a proposal to simplify the definition
Goal is to be easy to use, and understand
With this MR
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Remove name attribute, currently doesn't bring any value, we can add it back if needed later -
Remove the multiple generation paths, this is not yet clear how we could use it, makes it harder to understand when adding metrics. -
Use key_path naming for JSON key path in Usage ping payload.
Screenshots (strongly suggested)
Does this MR meet the acceptance criteria?
Conformity
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Separation of EE specific content
Availability and Testing
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Review and add/update tests for this feature/bug. Consider all test levels. See the Test Planning Process. -
Tested in all supported browsers -
Informed Infrastructure department of a default or new setting change, if applicable per definition of done
Security
If this MR contains changes to processing or storing of credentials or tokens, authorization and authentication methods and other items described in the security review guidelines:
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Label as security and @ mention @gitlab-com/gl-security/appsec
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The MR includes necessary changes to maintain consistency between UI, API, email, or other methods -
Security reports checked/validated by a reviewer from the AppSec team
Related to #270107 (closed)
Edited by Alina Mihaila