Update README, requirements, and E2E tests for improved configuration and functionality
- Enhanced the README with updated model configuration examples, including the addition of an alias for production.
- Removed the `requirements-light.txt` file and updated `requirements-local.txt` and `requirements.txt` to replace `asyncua` with `opcua`.
- Refactored E2E test scenarios to utilize scenario input files for better maintainability and clarity.
- Improved test coverage for MinIO offload functionality and added new helper functions for loading scenario inputs.
- Updated `values.yaml` to reflect new global configurations and environment variables for the laborious worker.
Update dependencies and refactor MLFlow activities
- Replaced direct GitHub dependencies in `requirements.txt` with specific versioned packages for `sientia_do` and `sientia_model`.
- Refactored imports in `activities.py` to streamline the code structure.
- Enhanced the `MLFlow` class in `mlflow.py` by introducing a method to resolve model aliases, improving flexibility in model lookups.
- Simplified shutdown logic in `worker.py` for better readability.
- Added new tests for MLFlow activities and improved existing test coverage for data handling and model retraining processes.
Update dependencies and refactor input filter handling for consistency
- Updated sientia-dataops-library dependency version from 1.10.3 to 1.10.4 in requirements.txt.
- Refactored input filter handling in the Gates class to read policy and config keys in a case-insensitive manner.
- Updated test cases to ensure consistency in filter key naming conventions across various scenarios.
Refactor MinioDataFramePayload usage across activities
- Updated instances of MinioDataFramePayload initialization in Gates, MLFlow, and Storage classes to use the new from_dict method for better data reconstruction from dictionaries.
- Enhanced the PredictionProcess workflow to utilize the updated payload handling.
- Added passthrough fixtures in tests to accommodate the new from_dict method for consistent testing behavior.
Remove code validation script and refactor imports in activities and workflows
- Deleted the `validate.sh` script, which was responsible for running code quality checks.
- Cleaned up import statements in `activities.py`, `gates.py`, `mlflow.py`, and `storage.py` by removing unused imports and organizing them.
- Refactored initialization methods in `MinioManager` and `MLFlow` classes for improved readability.
- Updated various workflows to ensure compatibility with the new structure and removed unnecessary comments.
- Enhanced test cases to accommodate changes in the activities and workflows, ensuring proper mocking of dependencies.
Implement MinIO Offload and Retention Features
- Added configuration options for MinIO retention hours and offload threshold in README.
- Introduced MinIO payload offloading for large DataFrame-derived payloads, storing them as parquet files.
- Updated activities to utilize MinIO for data loading and cleanup, including new methods for offloading and retention management.
- Refactored existing activities to integrate MinIO functionality, ensuring compatibility with previous workflows.
- Removed the legacy MinioRepository class, consolidating MinIO operations under a new manager structure.
- Updated requirements to use the latest version of the sientia-dataops-library.
