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+# Overview
+
+This document describes the functional interfaces for the
+[GlusterCluster,
+GlusterNodeTemplate](../pkg/apis/operator/v1alpha1/glustercluster_types.go),
+and [GlusterNode](../pkg/apis/operator/v1alpha1/glusternode_types.go) structs.
+These interfaces will be used by the Operator to implement any maintenance
+tasks deemed necessary by a comparison between a resource's desired
+configuration and it's current working state.
+
+## Operator Workflow
+
+[[DIAGRAM]]
+
+# GlusterCluster
+
+A GlusterCluster represents a single Gluster cluster being monitored by the
+Anthill Operator. Functions of this struct represent actions that apply across
+all nodes or volumes in a cluster.
+
+## Interface
+
+```go
+func (*gc GlusterCluster) GetNodes() (*GlusterNodeList, error)
+func (*gc GlusterCluster) Reconcile() error
+func (*gc GlusterCluster) ValidateSpec() error
+```
+
+### GetNodes
+
+Returns a `GlusterNodeList` of all nodes in the cluster.
+
+### Reconcile
+
+Reconciles the state of the cluster.
+
+1. Ensure all appropriate `drivers` are deployed in the same namespace
+1. Reconcile any GlusterNodeTemplates
+
+### ValidateSpec
+
+Verifies that the spec provided defines a valid configuration. A spec should
+pass the following checks:
+
+* `drivers`: verify valid drivers
+* `glusterCA`: if specified, verify secret exists
+* `replication`: TODO
+
+# GlusterNodeTemplate
+
+A GlusterNodeTemplate represents a group of identical nodes that are part of the same Gluster cluster.
+
+## Interface
+
+```go
+func (*gnt GlusterNodeTemplate) GetFreeSpace() (*resource.Quantity, error)
+func (*gnt GlusterNodeTemplate) GetNodes() (*GlusterNodeList, error)
+func (*gnt GlusterNodeTemplate) Reconcile() error
+func (*gnt GlusterNodeTemplate) ValidateSpec() error
+```
+
+### GetFreeSpace
+
+Returns a `resource.Quantity` of all available storage capacity in the node
+group. If any node cannot report it's available capacity, return an error.
+
+### GetNodes
+
+Returns a `GlusterNodeList` of all nodes that match the template name.
+
+### Reconcile
+
+Reconciles the state of the node template.
+
+1. Ensure there are at least `nodes` or `minNodes` number of nodes created. If
+   not, create new GlusterNodes to meet this minimum.
+1. If `nodes` is not specified, check available storage capacity in the node
+   group
+    * If neither `minNodes` nor `freeStorageMin` are specified, create new
+      GlusterNodes until either `maxNodes` or `freeStorageMax` is met
+    * If free space is less than `freeStorageMin`, create new GlusterNodes to
+      meet that threshold up to `maxNodes` (if specified)
+    * If free space is greater than `freeStorageMax`, delete GlusterNodes to
+      meet that threshold down to `minNodes` (if specified)
+
+### ValidateSpec
+
+Verifies that the spec provided defines a valid configuration. A spec should
+pass the following checks:
+
+* `threshold`:
+  * If `nodes` is specified, all other fields should be empty
+  * If any other fields are specified, `nodes` should be empty
+  * If `minNodes` and `maxNodes` are specified, `minNodes` < `maxNodes`
+  * If `freeStorageMin` and `freeStorageMax` are specified,
+    `freeStorageMin` < `freeStorageMax`
+* `nodeAffinity`: verify it's a valid `NodeAffinity`
+* `storage`: verify StorageClass exists and `capacity` is specified
+
+# GlusterNode
+
+A GlusterNode represents a node in a GlusterCluster. Functions of this struct
+represent actions that apply only to a specific node.
+
+## Interface
+
+```go
+func (*gn GlusterNode) Disable() error
+func (*gn GlusterNode) Enable() error
+func (*gn GlusterNode) GetFreeSpace() (*resource.Quantity, error)
+func (*gn GlusterNode) Reconcile() error
+func (*gn GlusterNode) ReconcileStorageDevices() error
+func (*gn GlusterNode) ValidateSpec() error
+```
+
+### Disable
+
+Marks a node not ready for modifications or storage allocation
+
+### Enable
+
+Marks a node ready for modifications and storage allocation
+
+### GetFreeSpace
+
+Returns a `resource.Quantity` of all available storage capacity on the node.
+
+### Reconcile
+
+Reconciles the state of the node.
+
+If `external` is specified, ensure connectivity to the node.
+
+If `external` is not specified:
+
+1. Ensure the correct `desiredState` is applied
+1. Ensure any required PVCs are available in the same namespace
+1. Ensure a pod is running and ready for the node in the same namespace
+1. Ensure the node has joined the cluster
+
+### ReconcileStorageDevices
+
+For each known storage device:
+
+1. Ensure device is available
+1. Ensure device is part of the storage pool
+
+### ValidateSpec
+
+Verifies that the spec provided defines a valid configuration. A spec should
+pass the following checks:
+
+* `cluster`: verify GlusterCluster exists in the same namespace
+* `desiredState`: valid state, enabled or disabled
+* Only one of `external` or `storage` is specified
+* `external`: credentials Secret exists
+* `storage`: only one of `device` or `pvcName` exists