[WIP] Compare SimpleChat container app Docker image publish workflows

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Workflow Comparison Analysis - Complete

Investigation Findings:

• Identified two workflow files in the repository
• Found "SimpleChat Container APP Docker Image Publish" workflow exists in feature/containerize-app branch
• Found "SimpleChat Docker Image Publish" workflow exists in main branch
• Analyzed the key differences between the workflows
• Identified the root cause of missing "Run workflow" button

Documentation Created:

• Created detailed comparison document (WORKFLOW_COMPARISON_AND_MANUAL_TRIGGERS.md)
• Created quick reference guide (WORKFLOW_QUICK_REFERENCE.md)
• Updated version in config.py to 0.229.099
• Clarified workflow step naming issues in documentation
• Completed code review and addressed feedback

Root Cause Explanation:

Why the "Run workflow" button doesn't appear:

The "Run workflow" button is missing for "SimpleChat Container APP Docker Image Publish" because:

1. ❌ Branch Location: The workflow file only exists in the feature/containerize-app branch, NOT on main
2. 📋 GitHub Requirement: GitHub Actions only displays the "Run workflow" button for workflows that exist on the default branch (main)
3. ✅ Configuration is Correct: The workflow has workflow_dispatch configured properly
4. ✅ Automatic Triggers Work: The workflow CAN run automatically on push to feature/containerize-app
5. ❌ Manual UI Trigger Unavailable: The workflow CANNOT be manually triggered from the GitHub UI

Key Differences Between the Two Workflows:

Aspect	SimpleChat Docker Image Publish	SimpleChat Container APP Docker Image Publish
Branch	✅ main (shows button)	❌ feature/containerize-app (no button)
Target	Azure App Service	Azure Container Apps
Secrets	ACR_*	CONTAINER_ACR_*
Image	simple-chat	simple-chat-container
Dockerfile	application/single_app/Dockerfile	Dockerfile (root)

Solutions Documented:

1. Merge to Main (Recommended): Merge the workflow file to main to enable the button
2. API Triggering: Use GitHub API or CLI to trigger the workflow programmatically
3. Consolidate Workflows: Combine workflows if they serve the same purpose
4. Multi-environment Setup: Keep separate workflows for different deployment targets

Code Quality:

• Code review completed
• Documentation reviewed and improved
• Version updated
• All feedback addressed

Validation:

✅ Documentation-only change - no functional testing required
✅ Documentation clearly explains the issue and provides multiple solutions
✅ Quick reference guide provides immediate answers
✅ Detailed guide provides comprehensive understanding

Original prompt

What is difference between the action workflow "SimpleChat Container APP Docker Image Publish" and "Simplechat docker image publish"? Why don't I see a button for run workflow in the first flow?

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[vivche]

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