ion.st files generated by Python lack dialect hash/version tracking

[joehendrix]

Problem

ion.st files generated from Python specifications do not currently track the dialect hash or version used to generate them. This means there is no way to determine whether a generated file is up to date with the current dialect, leading to potential staleness issues.

Impact

• Generated ion.st files can silently become out of date when the Python dialect or generation logic changes.
• There is no automated way to detect or flag stale generated files.
• Users may unknowingly rely on outdated specifications.

Proposed Solution

Implement versioning for generated ion.st files. This could include:

• Embedding a dialect hash and/or version identifier in the generated file (e.g., as a header comment or metadata field).
• Adding a validation step that checks whether the embedded hash/version matches the current dialect.
• Providing a mechanism to regenerate out-of-date files when a mismatch is detected.

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