How to determine if a source is outdated?

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When is it appropriate to remove an external source file? In our CSV file containing the corresponding source data, there's information that could help identify outdated sources. The question is, what exactly qualifies as outdated, and how do we determine a suitable time frame for removal? I'm considering something like a year, but I'm uncertain if that's the right approach.

What do you guys think?

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I am about to implement an automated process that will regenerate the corresponding CSV files for the sources on a regular basis.

These CSV files will serve as a reference for determining which sources to include when updating domains.

There are no specific criteria for whitelisting sources, meaning that all sources listed will be used.

However, for blacklisting sources, we will consider a source "outdated" and exclude it from use if:

• The source file has not been updated for over three years.

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That said, relying on whether a repository is archived or not may create a conflict. A repository that has just been archived might still be more valuable than one that hasn’t been updated in two years. Instead, we should focus on the last update to the source file itself, rather than whether the repository is archived. The "freshness" of the source file is a better indicator of its relevance.