dosubot[bot] commented on issue #8046: URL: https://github.com/apache/incubator-devlake/issues/8046#issuecomment-2347984955
<!-- Greeting --> Hey @naveenmanukonda! 👋 I'm here to help you with any bugs, questions, or becoming a contributor. Let's tackle this issue together! <!-- Answer --> Currently, there are no existing database retention policies implemented in the codebase <sup>[[1]](https://github.com/apache/incubator-devlake-website/blob/main/versioned_docs/version-v0.17/Troubleshooting/MySqlSizeIssue.md)</sup>. Data in the system is managed by deleting existing data and then inserting new data, which ensures that the latest data is always available. However, this approach can lead to rapid increases in MySQL disk consumption. To manage this, old binary logs can be purged manually or automated to manage disk consumption <sup>[[1]](https://github.com/apache/incubator-devlake-website/blob/main/versioned_docs/version-v0.17/Troubleshooting/MySqlSizeIssue.md)</sup><sup>[[2]](https://github.com/apache/incubator-devlake-website/blob/main/versioned_docs/version-v0.19/Troubleshooting/MySqlSizeIssue.md)</sup><sup>[[3]](https://github.com/apache/incubator-devlake-website/blob/main/versioned_docs/version-v0.18/Troubleshooting/MySqlSizeIssue.md)</sup>. For implementing a retention policy to delete data older than a specified period, you would need to: 1. **Define the Retention Period:** Determine the time period after which data should be deleted (e.g., X months/years). 2. **Automate Data Deletion:** Implement scripts or scheduled jobs (e.g., cron jobs) to periodically delete data older than the defined retention period. 3. **Evaluate Impact:** Assess the impact on performance and system integrity, ensuring that critical data is not lost and that the system remains stable. If you are willing to submit a PR, you could start by creating a script that identifies and deletes old data based on the defined retention period. Additionally, consider adding configuration options to allow users to customize the retention period according to their needs. <!-- Dosu Comment Footer --> *To continue talking to [Dosu](https://dosu.dev), mention @dosu.* -- This is an automated message from the Apache Git Service. To respond to the message, please log on to GitHub and use the URL above to go to the specific comment. To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@devlake.apache.org For queries about this service, please contact Infrastructure at: us...@infra.apache.org
