Removing required checks as they blocked some repos from merging

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Removing the required checks from rulesets as they blocked some repositories ability to merge

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components/main.tf

• Removed the required_status_checks block and its child elements.
• Added a new bypass_actors block with a bypass_mode set to "always".

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Code Review: Terraform GitHub Organization Ruleset Configuration

Improvements Suggested:

1. Re-Consideration of Status Checks Removal:
   The diff suggests the removal of required_status_checks from the GitHub organization ruleset configuration. If this removal is intentional and aligned with your organization's workflow, ensuring that the decision is well-documented is crucial. However, if removed unintentionally, it's paramount to reassess since required_status_checks play a vital role in maintaining code quality by enforcing automated checks (like ci/lint and ci/test) to pass before merging. This ensures only code that meets the defined criteria is merged into protected branches, significantly reducing the risk of introducing errors.

   Suggestion:
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   required_status_checks {
   strict_required_status_checks_policy = true
   required_check {
   context = "ci/lint"
   }
   required_check {
   context = "ci/test"
   }
   }

2. Bypass Actors Configuration:
   The bypass_actors block configures entities that can bypass the pull request review process. The current configuration with bypass_mode = \"always\" could potentially introduce security vulnerabilities by allowing certain individuals or bots to bypass critical workflow checks.

   Suggestion:

   • Reevaluate the necessity of using bypass_actors with bypass_mode = \"always\". Limiting bypass capabilities strictly to emergency situations or automations that require it, and documenting the justification for each actor given bypass privileges, can mitigate potential risks.
   • Implement granular permissions and review who has the ability to bypass checks, ensuring it aligns with least privilege principles.

3. Documentation and Comments:
   The existing configuration does not include comments or documentation within the Terraform file. Including comments to explain why certain configurations are set (especially decisions that may not be immediately obvious, such as the removal of status checks or the configuration of bypass actors) can improve maintainability and understanding for future modifications.

   Suggestion:

   # Example of adding a comment for clarity
   bypass_actors {
     # Bypass is configured for specific automation bots required for CI/CD pipeline
     bypass_mode = \"always\"
   }

4. Review for Consistent Practices:
   Ensure that the Terraform configuration adheres to consistent coding practices, such as naming conventions and structure. While the diff provided does not show enough context to evaluate this fully, maintaining consistency across your infrastructure as code (IaC) can reduce errors and improve readability.

Cost, Security, and Carbon Usage Considerations:

• Cost and Carbon Usage: The specific changes in the diff do not directly influence cost or carbon usage in a tangible way. The management of GitHub organization settings through Terraform is more about compliance and code quality than direct cost or environmental impact. However, ensuring high-quality code can reduce the need for rework and associated computational resources over time, indirectly affecting both cost and carbon footprint.

• Security: The removal of required_status_checks and the configuration of bypass_actors could have significant security implications. These configurations are critical for enforcing code quality and security checks before code is merged. Any relaxation of these policies should be carefully considered and justified to avoid introducing vulnerabilities.

Without additional context regarding the intent behind the changes, these recommendations aim to ensure the Terraform configuration follows best practices for maintainability, security, and compliance.