[tech debt] golden file implementation for file comparison

[brandtkeller]

Describe what should be investigated or refactored

A standard "golden file" workflow involves functionality which allows for:

• Generation of expected state into static files
• Comparing expected state to current state (typically after changes) during testing
• Updating static files when new information is introduced

The ability to automate the update of the expected state for storage in version control could reduce time required to update all comparison states in the event the an input or output has changed across multiple artifacts.

Additional context

This may be a larger undertaking to evaluate. Need to research and review requirements to do the golden file update across the entire project.

Expected Deliverable

TODO