initializeAsh

initializeAsh is a bootstrap function within the fictional Ash framework used to prepare the runtime environment before other components are loaded.

Its core responsibilities include establishing global state, registering core services, applying configuration defaults, and initializing subsystems such as logging, telemetry, and resource pools.

The function accepts a configuration object or options map. Common fields include enableTelemetry, logLevel, databaseConfig, and featureFlags; the exact schema varies by implementation. It validates inputs, resolves defaults, and ensures dependencies are ready.

Return value and behavior: initialization may return an AshRuntime instance or a promise that resolves to the runtime. The operation is typically idempotent, meaning repeated calls have no adverse effect. Errors are raised if required options are missing or a dependency fails.

Usage notes: call it at application startup and before other Ash services. In asynchronous environments, await its completion or chain then calls. It may be safe to run under test environments with mock dependencies.

See also: Ash runtime, Ash configuration, Ash modules.