feat: Add 'source_url' to news articles for original source attributi… by rishiraj38 · Pull Request #7228 · layer5io/layer5

rishiraj38 · 2025-12-06T17:58:35Z

Description
This PR adds an optional source_url field to the news article data model. This allows reprinted news articles to properly attribute and link back to the original source.

Changes included:

Updated src/templates/news-single.js to retrieve source_url from frontmatter.
Updated src/sections/Company/News-single/index.js to conditionally display an "Originally published at [URL]" link when the field is present.
Updated the news issue template (.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/news.md) and the content template (index.mdx) to include this new field.
Updated CONTRIBUTING.md with usage instructions.
Added a unit test source_url.test.js to verify the rendering logic.

This fixes #7135.

Requirements

Add an optional field to the news article data model (e.g., source_url).
Update the news collection/template to read the new field.
When the field is present, display a visible link on the article page with the text: "Originally published at [Source Name or URL]".
The link should open in a new tab.
The feature must be optional and not affect articles that do not provide a source URL.
Include a short unit or visual test to verify the link is rendered only when the field exists.

Suggested tasks

Update news schema/frontmatter to include optional source_url.
Modify the news article template to conditionally render the attribution link (graphql).
Add or update one news item as an example to demonstrate the behavior.
Update the news_template.md to include an example and comment explaining the property.
Add a short note in CONTRIBUTING.md or the newsroom author guide about the new field and how to use it.

Acceptance criteria

news.md issue template has been updated.
Existing news pages with no source field remain unchanged.
A news page with original_url shows a single, clearly labeled "Originally published at" link that opens in a new tab.
The code change is documented in CONTRIBUTING or the content guide (where news authoring is described).

Notes for Reviewers
You can verify this by checking any news article that has the source_url field added to its frontmatter (none are added in this PR to keep it valid for existing content, but the template is updated for future use).

Signed commits

Yes, I signed my commits.

l5io · 2025-12-06T18:13:23Z

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rishiraj38 · 2025-12-06T18:18:37Z

@leecalcote , please review and give some feedback.

leecalcote

@rishiraj38, thank you. Will you please:

Confirm that the optional aspect of this property is supported?
For each published item in our news collection, add its source_url, if one is included (most should have one).

leecalcote · 2025-12-06T20:25:10Z

This is looking real good otherwise, @rishiraj38 👍

rishiraj38 · 2025-12-07T06:33:29Z

@leecalcote Yes, source_url is fully optional. If it's not present , the UI simply doesn't render the "Originally published at" link, and the build remains unaffected.

l5io · 2025-12-07T12:51:50Z

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Fireentity · 2025-12-07T14:47:24Z

@rishiraj38 Thank you for your contribution! Let's discuss this during the website call tomorrow at 6:30 PM IST | 8 AM CT Add it as an agenda item to the meeting minutes, if you would 🙂

leecalcote

@rishiraj38, send word when you have updated each item in the news collection with their respective source_url.

l5io · 2025-12-08T07:27:38Z

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rishiraj38 · 2025-12-08T08:37:08Z

@leecalcote ,please provide some feedback.

kishore08-07 · 2025-12-08T10:16:04Z

@rishiraj38
Thank you for your contribution!
Let's discuss this during the website call today at 6:30 PM IST | 8 AM CT
Add it as an agenda item to the meeting minutes, if you would 🙂

l5io · 2025-12-08T17:30:15Z

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leecalcote · 2025-12-08T22:48:28Z

@leecalcote ,please provide some feedback.

Best that you describe what changes you've made, so that I'm aware of what, specifically, you're looking for feedback on, @rishiraj38

leecalcote · 2025-12-08T22:48:52Z

 thumbnail: "./what-the-numbers-say-about-how-service-meshes-are-used-today.webp"
 darkthumbnail: "./what-the-numbers-say-about-how-service-meshes-are-used-today.webp"
 eurl: https://thenewstack.io/what-the-numbers-say-about-how-service-meshes-are-used-today/
+source_url: https://thenewstack.io/what-the-numbers-say-about-how-service-meshes-are-used-today/


Yes, this is the idea.

leecalcote · 2025-12-08T22:49:14Z

 thumbnail: ./service-mesh-implementations.webp
 darkthumbnail: ./service-mesh-implementations.webp
 eurl: https://thenewstack.io/kubeconcloudnativecon-service-mesh-battle-stories-and-fixes/
+source_url: https://thenewstack.io/kubeconcloudnativecon-service-mesh-battle-stories-and-fixes/


yes. correct.

rishiraj38 · 2025-12-09T05:07:03Z

@Rajesh-Nagarajan-11 I don’t know what’s happening. The DCO is failing yet I’m making signed commits.

l5io · 2025-12-09T05:35:41Z

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rishiraj38 · 2025-12-09T08:39:55Z

@leecalcote , I’ve added the source URL to the news article that contained an eurl. Now, what do I do with the news articles that don’t have eurl?

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rishiraj38 · 2025-12-24T09:05:55Z

@leecalcote @ritesh-karankal Could you please provide feedback on the latest build and let me know if any further changes are needed?

leecalcote · 2025-12-24T13:11:35Z

The Learn More link should not be about the author. It is just a link to read the original article.

@rishiraj38 my confidence wanes that you’ll get this done. It’s taken too much time, and too much back and forth on what is a straight-forward concept. Let’s get this wrapped up pronto.

Signed-off-by: Rishi Raj <rishiraj438gt@gmail.com>

l5io · 2025-12-25T12:09:45Z

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rishiraj38 · 2025-12-29T13:39:51Z

@leecalcote @ritesh-karankal Done with the Changes .

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jamieplu · 2025-12-31T06:52:36Z

@leecalcote @ritesh-karankal Done with the Changes .

@rishiraj38, are you sure this time?

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kishore08-07 · 2026-01-11T17:08:16Z

@rishiraj38
Thank you for your contribution!
Let's discuss this during the website call tomorrow at 6:30 PM IST | 7 AM CT
Add it as an agenda item to the meeting minutes, if you would :)

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l5io · 2026-01-19T15:13:37Z

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rishiraj38 · 2026-01-19T15:20:53Z

@ritesh-karankal , this issue has been open for a while and I’ve made the changes. Please review and provide some feedback.

rishiraj38 · 2026-01-19T16:23:15Z

It's coming out Like this .

Rajesh-Nagarajan-11

@rishiraj38 LGTM !

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leecalcote · 2026-01-23T20:05:18Z

How many months does it take.... aargh, @rishiraj38. 🤪

leecalcote · 2026-01-23T20:06:47Z

We have new news that now needs to be updated to account for this change, @rishiraj38 @jeetburman #7367

github-actions Bot added area/news A noteworthy article, event, happening area/ci labels Dec 6, 2025

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Signed-off-by: Rishi Raj <rishiraj438gt@gmail.com>

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