The quasar-qrn crate provides a Rust-based implementation for handling Quasar Resource Names (QRNs), enabling the generation, parsing, and management of QRNs within the Quasar framework. This crate is designed to support cloud-native solutions for Federal, State, and Local government agencies by offering robust, type-safe, and efficient QRN management capabilities. The functionality includes constructing, parsing, validating, and manipulating QRNs according to the specified hierarchical structure used within various services.
The Quasar Resource Name (QRN) is a structured identifier used within the Quasar framework to uniquely identify and manage hierarchical actors across different services and partitions. QRNs are designed to reflect the hierarchical relationships of actors within the system, facilitating effective management, security, and operational oversight.
A QRN is composed of several parts, each representing a specific aspect of the resource:
qrn:partition:service:account-id:hierarchy/path
- qrn: Indicates that the string is a Quasar Resource Name.
- partition: Classifies the resource as internal or external (
quasar-internal,quasar-external). - service: Specifies the service within Quasar that the actor belongs to.
- account-id: Identifies the owner or account responsible for the actor.
- hierarchy/path: Provides a path-like structure that shows the actor's position within the tree, reflecting parent-child relationships.
- partition: Classifies the resource as internal or external (
qrn:quasar-internal:hr:company123:root/departmentA/team1
This QRN identifies an actor representing Team 1, which is part of Department A under the HR service, managed by account company123.
qrn:quasar-external:iot:vendor456:root/region1/building5/floor3/device42
This QRN points to Device 42 located on Floor 3 of Building 5 in Region 1, managed by IoT services for the vendor account vendor456.
When adding new actors to the system, construct their QRN by appending to the parent's QRN path, ensuring each actor’s QRN accurately reflects their position within the hierarchy.
If an actor is moved within the hierarchy, update their QRN—and potentially those of all descendants—to reflect the new path. This keeps the identification consistent and meaningful.
Use QRNs for logging, access control, and management tools to monitor interactions, manage permissions, and track activities based on actors' hierarchical locations.
The quasar-qrn crate is an essential component of the Quasar framework, providing a robust method for uniquely identifying and managing actors within a complex, hierarchical structure, supporting enhanced security, operational management, and clarity throughout the system.
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