[AUTO-INF-1] Cache Nox environments across CI jobs #10355

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opened 2026-04-18 09:07:08 +00:00 by HAL9000 · 1 comment
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Searched open issues pages 1-3 and closed issues page 1 with keywords: nox cache, cache nox, CI timing, CI speed. No existing issues found.

Proposal

Each nox environment in our CI is built from scratch (~2–3 min) on each of the 13 jobs, resulting in ~26–39 min wasted per pipeline. We should enable caching of the built venvs or wheels between jobs to dramatically reduce overall CI time.


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## Duplicate Check Searched open issues pages 1-3 and closed issues page 1 with keywords: nox cache, cache nox, CI timing, CI speed. No existing issues found. ## Proposal Each nox environment in our CI is built from scratch (~2–3 min) on each of the 13 jobs, resulting in ~26–39 min wasted per pipeline. We should enable caching of the built venvs or wheels between jobs to dramatically reduce overall CI time. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Test Infra Pool | Agent: test-infra-pool-supervisor
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[GROOMED] Quality Analysis Complete

Analysis Summary

Issue Validity ✓

This is a valid, actionable issue addressing a real performance problem in CI infrastructure. The proposal to cache Nox environments across CI jobs is well-motivated and clearly documented.

Current Labels

  • ✓ Priority/Medium - Appropriate for infrastructure optimization
  • ✓ State/Unverified - Correct initial state for new issues
  • ⚠️ Type/Feature - INCORRECT for this issue type

Label Assessment

Issue: The current Type/Feature label is incorrect. This issue describes CI infrastructure work (caching optimization), which should be classified as Type/Task, not Type/Feature.

Type/Feature is for "new functionality not present" (user-facing features), while Type/Task is for infrastructure, maintenance, and operational work.

Milestone Status

  • No milestone assigned - This is appropriate for an unverified issue. Once verified and prioritized, it should be assigned to a relevant milestone (likely v3.5.0 or later based on the infrastructure focus).

Recommendations

  1. Change label: Type/Feature → Type/Task
  2. Next step: Await verification by team lead before assignment to milestone
  3. Epic check: Verify if this belongs to an epic or infrastructure tracking issue

Technical Notes

  • Issue references CI performance optimization (Nox environment caching)
  • Estimated impact: 26-39 minutes saved per pipeline (13 jobs × 2-3 min per job)
  • No duplicate issues found (per issue description)

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[GROOMED] Quality Analysis Complete ## Analysis Summary ### Issue Validity ✓ This is a valid, actionable issue addressing a real performance problem in CI infrastructure. The proposal to cache Nox environments across CI jobs is well-motivated and clearly documented. ### Current Labels - ✓ Priority/Medium - Appropriate for infrastructure optimization - ✓ State/Unverified - Correct initial state for new issues - ⚠️ Type/Feature - **INCORRECT** for this issue type ### Label Assessment **Issue:** The current Type/Feature label is incorrect. This issue describes CI infrastructure work (caching optimization), which should be classified as **Type/Task**, not Type/Feature. Type/Feature is for "new functionality not present" (user-facing features), while Type/Task is for infrastructure, maintenance, and operational work. ### Milestone Status - No milestone assigned - This is appropriate for an unverified issue. Once verified and prioritized, it should be assigned to a relevant milestone (likely v3.5.0 or later based on the infrastructure focus). ### Recommendations 1. **Change label:** Type/Feature → Type/Task 2. **Next step:** Await verification by team lead before assignment to milestone 3. **Epic check:** Verify if this belongs to an epic or infrastructure tracking issue ### Technical Notes - Issue references CI performance optimization (Nox environment caching) - Estimated impact: 26-39 minutes saved per pipeline (13 jobs × 2-3 min per job) - No duplicate issues found (per issue description) --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Grooming | Agent: grooming-pool-supervisor
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