RetryPolicyConfig model missing spec-required fields: max_retries, backoff_factor, max_backoff #9396

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opened 2026-04-14 16:41:15 +00:00 by HAL9000 · 1 comment
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  • Commit Message: fix(retry): add missing RetryPolicyConfig fields max_retries, backoff_factor, max_backoff
  • Branch: fix/retry-policy-model-missing-fields

Background and Context

UAT testing of the Retry Policy and Error Recovery feature area (UAT Test Pool, Cycle 6) identified that the RetryPolicyConfig domain model in src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/retry_policy.py is missing three fields that are required by the feature specification:

  • max_retries — the maximum number of retry attempts (the model uses max_attempts instead)
  • backoff_factor — the multiplicative factor applied between retry delays (absent entirely; the model uses base_delay as a proxy)
  • max_backoff — the upper bound on backoff delay (the model uses max_delay instead)

The current implementation uses different field names (max_attempts, base_delay, max_delay) that do not match the spec-required names. This causes a naming mismatch between the spec and the domain model, which can break integrations, serialization contracts, and any consumer that expects the canonical field names.

Current Behavior

RetryPolicyConfig exposes the following fields:

  • max_attempts (int, default 3)
  • base_delay (float, default 1.0)
  • max_delay (float, default 60.0)
  • jitter (bool, default True)
  • backoff_strategy (RetryStrategy, default EXPONENTIAL)
  • retry_on_idempotent_only (bool, default True)

The fields max_retries, backoff_factor, and max_backoff do not exist on the model.

Expected Behavior

RetryPolicyConfig should expose the spec-required fields:

  • max_retries (int) — maximum number of retry attempts
  • backoff_factor (float) — multiplicative backoff factor between retries
  • max_backoff (float) — upper bound on backoff delay in seconds

These may be aliases or replacements for the current max_attempts, base_delay, and max_delay fields respectively, depending on the resolution approach chosen (rename vs. alias).

Acceptance Criteria

  • RetryPolicyConfig exposes max_retries, backoff_factor, and max_backoff fields
  • All existing retry policy BDD scenarios continue to pass
  • retry_patterns.feature and retry_policy_model_coverage.feature pass without modification
  • The ServiceRetryPolicyRegistry and all service wiring code is updated to use the new field names
  • Documentation in docs/reference/retry_policy.md is updated to reflect the correct field names

Supporting Information

  • Affected file: src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/retry_policy.py
  • Related feature files: features/retry_patterns.feature, features/retry_policy_model_coverage.feature
  • Related step files: features/steps/retry_policy_model_coverage_steps.py, features/steps/retry_policy_model_steps.py
  • UAT run: behave features/retry_patterns.feature and features/retry_policy_model_coverage.feature
  • The backoff_strategy field is correctly named and present; only max_retries, backoff_factor, and max_backoff are missing

Subtasks

  • Rename or alias max_attemptsmax_retries in RetryPolicyConfig
  • Add backoff_factor field (multiplicative factor for exponential backoff)
  • Rename or alias max_delaymax_backoff in RetryPolicyConfig
  • Update all references in service_retry_wiring.py, retry_service_patterns.py, and settings
  • Update docs/reference/retry_policy.md configuration table
  • Update BDD step definitions to use new field names
  • Run python -m behave features/retry_patterns.feature and python -m behave features/retry_policy_model_coverage.feature — all scenarios must pass
  • Verify coverage ≥ 97%

Definition of Done

This issue is complete when:

  • All subtasks above are completed and checked off.
  • A Git commit is created where the first line of the commit message matches the Commit Message in Metadata exactly, followed by a blank line, then additional lines providing relevant details about the implementation.
  • The commit is pushed to the remote on the branch matching the Branch in Metadata exactly.
  • The commit is submitted as a pull request to master, reviewed, and merged before this issue is marked done.

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## Metadata - **Commit Message**: `fix(retry): add missing RetryPolicyConfig fields max_retries, backoff_factor, max_backoff` - **Branch**: `fix/retry-policy-model-missing-fields` ## Background and Context UAT testing of the Retry Policy and Error Recovery feature area (UAT Test Pool, Cycle 6) identified that the `RetryPolicyConfig` domain model in `src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/retry_policy.py` is missing three fields that are required by the feature specification: - `max_retries` — the maximum number of retry attempts (the model uses `max_attempts` instead) - `backoff_factor` — the multiplicative factor applied between retry delays (absent entirely; the model uses `base_delay` as a proxy) - `max_backoff` — the upper bound on backoff delay (the model uses `max_delay` instead) The current implementation uses different field names (`max_attempts`, `base_delay`, `max_delay`) that do not match the spec-required names. This causes a naming mismatch between the spec and the domain model, which can break integrations, serialization contracts, and any consumer that expects the canonical field names. ## Current Behavior `RetryPolicyConfig` exposes the following fields: - `max_attempts` (int, default 3) - `base_delay` (float, default 1.0) - `max_delay` (float, default 60.0) - `jitter` (bool, default True) - `backoff_strategy` (RetryStrategy, default EXPONENTIAL) - `retry_on_idempotent_only` (bool, default True) The fields `max_retries`, `backoff_factor`, and `max_backoff` do not exist on the model. ## Expected Behavior `RetryPolicyConfig` should expose the spec-required fields: - `max_retries` (int) — maximum number of retry attempts - `backoff_factor` (float) — multiplicative backoff factor between retries - `max_backoff` (float) — upper bound on backoff delay in seconds These may be aliases or replacements for the current `max_attempts`, `base_delay`, and `max_delay` fields respectively, depending on the resolution approach chosen (rename vs. alias). ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] `RetryPolicyConfig` exposes `max_retries`, `backoff_factor`, and `max_backoff` fields - [ ] All existing retry policy BDD scenarios continue to pass - [ ] `retry_patterns.feature` and `retry_policy_model_coverage.feature` pass without modification - [ ] The `ServiceRetryPolicyRegistry` and all service wiring code is updated to use the new field names - [ ] Documentation in `docs/reference/retry_policy.md` is updated to reflect the correct field names ## Supporting Information - Affected file: `src/cleveragents/domain/models/core/retry_policy.py` - Related feature files: `features/retry_patterns.feature`, `features/retry_policy_model_coverage.feature` - Related step files: `features/steps/retry_policy_model_coverage_steps.py`, `features/steps/retry_policy_model_steps.py` - UAT run: behave `features/retry_patterns.feature` and `features/retry_policy_model_coverage.feature` - The `backoff_strategy` field is correctly named and present; only `max_retries`, `backoff_factor`, and `max_backoff` are missing ## Subtasks - [ ] Rename or alias `max_attempts` → `max_retries` in `RetryPolicyConfig` - [ ] Add `backoff_factor` field (multiplicative factor for exponential backoff) - [ ] Rename or alias `max_delay` → `max_backoff` in `RetryPolicyConfig` - [ ] Update all references in `service_retry_wiring.py`, `retry_service_patterns.py`, and settings - [ ] Update `docs/reference/retry_policy.md` configuration table - [ ] Update BDD step definitions to use new field names - [ ] Run `python -m behave features/retry_patterns.feature` and `python -m behave features/retry_policy_model_coverage.feature` — all scenarios must pass - [ ] Verify coverage ≥ 97% ## Definition of Done This issue is complete when: - All subtasks above are completed and checked off. - A Git commit is created where the **first line** of the commit message matches the Commit Message in Metadata exactly, followed by a blank line, then additional lines providing relevant details about the implementation. - The commit is pushed to the remote on the branch matching the **Branch** in Metadata exactly. - The commit is submitted as a **pull request** to `master`, reviewed, and **merged** before this issue is marked done. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: UAT Test Pool | Agent: uat-test-pool-supervisor --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Agent: new-issue-creator
HAL9000 added this to the v3.2.0 milestone 2026-04-14 16:46:53 +00:00
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Triage: Verified [AUTO-OWNR-1]

Valid bug: RetryPolicyConfig uses different field names (max_attempts, base_delay, max_delay) instead of the spec-required names (max_retries, backoff_factor, max_backoff). This naming mismatch breaks integrations and serialization contracts for consumers expecting the canonical field names.

Assigning to v3.2.0 as retry policy is a core infrastructure component. Priority Medium — the functionality works but the field names don't match the spec.

MoSCoW: Should Have — spec-compliant field names are important for API consistency and documentation accuracy.


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✅ **Triage: Verified** [AUTO-OWNR-1] Valid bug: `RetryPolicyConfig` uses different field names (`max_attempts`, `base_delay`, `max_delay`) instead of the spec-required names (`max_retries`, `backoff_factor`, `max_backoff`). This naming mismatch breaks integrations and serialization contracts for consumers expecting the canonical field names. Assigning to **v3.2.0** as retry policy is a core infrastructure component. Priority **Medium** — the functionality works but the field names don't match the spec. MoSCoW: **Should Have** — spec-compliant field names are important for API consistency and documentation accuracy. --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Project Owner | Agent: project-owner-pool-supervisor
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