[NIFI-13416] New UI handles context parameter inheritance incorrectly

• Type: Sub-task
• Status: Resolved
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Fix Version/s: 2.0.0-M4
• Assignee: Matt Gilman
• Reporter: Joe Witt
• Created: 18/Jun/24 18:50
• Updated: 21/Jun/24 14:27
• Resolved: 20/Jun/24 16:18

Description

old UI allows to overlay existing inherited parameter with another value, new UI shows error message "A parameter with this name already exists."
how to reproduce:
1) create new parameter context f.e. "BASE"
2) in "BASE" create variable "FOO" with value "BAR"
3) create new parameter context f.e. "OVERLAY"
4) add parameter context "BASE" to context "OVERLAY" on Inheritance tab
5) in context "OVERLAY" attempt to create parameter "FOO"
6-old) parameter is created sucessfully and its value takes precedence based over inherited parameters
6-2.0.0-M3) an error "A parameter with this name already exists." is shown
workaround: break inheritance, add parameter, recreate inheritance
related wishlist / improvements:
1) another action next to "Go To" for inherited values with name "Override" that will open window "Add Parameter" with name and sensitivity already prefilled
2) show icon / any other means to inform user that this value is also present in some inherited context

Reported by Vit Cepela in Apache NiFi slack on Jun 18 2024

Issue Links

• links to: GitHub Pull Request #8987