Add network-ping CLI command to test container connectivity#14
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Add network-ping CLI command to test container connectivity
Jul 6, 2025
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Summary
This PR adds a new
network-pingCLI command that allows users to test connectivity between containers in a network from the command line. The feature exposes the existingPingfunctionality through a user-friendly CLI interface.Changes Made
New CLI Command
network-pingcommand:basic-docker network-ping <network-id> <source-container-id> <target-container-id>printUsage()Testing
TestNetworkPingCLItest: Comprehensive test covering success and error casesUsage Example
Implementation Details
main.goplus test coveragePing()function fromnetwork.goValidation
✅ All tests pass (including new test case)
✅ CLI command works correctly for success and error scenarios
✅ Help text updated to include new command
✅ Code follows existing style and patterns
✅ No impact on existing functionality
This enhancement makes the networking stack more complete by providing users with a simple way to verify container connectivity through the CLI, complementing the existing network management commands.
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