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Add JSON schema validator

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#441 opened on Nov 24, 2025

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Description

Implement a validator that checks if a JSON string matches a provided JSON schema.

Requirements:

  • Support JSON Schema Draft 7
  • Add unit tests with valid and invalid schema examples
  • Expose as Terraform function with comprehensive docs
  • Provide clear error messages showing which part of schema failed

Contributor guide

Research direction
Study the existing Terraform provider structure and implement a JSON schema validator using a Go library like gojsonschema. Add unit tests with valid and invalid examples, and expose the function as a Terraform function with comprehensive documentation.
Tech stack
go
Domain
backenddevops
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GoTerraform provider development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60