UPDATE: Scaffolding Functionality

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Context:

Several areas within the scaffolding functionality would benefit from a refactor to enhance maintainability, consistency, and efficiency.

Acceptance Criteria:

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• Upgrade to a Better Template Engine

  Evaluate the current templating approach used in scaffolding logic and consider adopting a more flexible and powerful template engine to handle complex tasks more efficiently.

• Remove Placeholders

  Eliminate the use of placeholders while maintaining necessary messaging.
  Factorize code in templates folder #976

• Modularize Scaffolding Logic

  Scaffolding logic is scattered across multiple files and may be tightly coupled.

• Improve CLI Scaffolding Consistency

  CLI command definitions and flag handling may be inconsistent across different scaffolding commands.

• Create an API for Scaffolding Features

  There is no common logic or abstraction for Extensions to access scaffolding features.

• Improve Scaffolding Error Handling & Validation

  Error handling and validation are inconsistent and may sometimes be insufficient.

• Improve Caching Mechanism for Scaffolding Outputs

  Scaffolding outputs can be better utilized by implementing more effective storage and reuse strategies.

• Address Relevant and Related Issues in META: Scaffolding Enhancements  #3051

Notes:

Please feel free to edit and add to criteria.