perf(ci): optimize benchmark-regression test suite to reduce CI execution time #10869

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on:
push:
branches: [master, develop]
pull_request:
branches: [master, develop]
vars:
docker_prefix: "http://harbor.cleverthis.com/docker/"
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{
"version": 1,
"project": "CleverAgents",
"project_url": "https://git.cleverthis.com/cleveragents/cleveragents-core",
"repo": ".",
"branches": ["HEAD"],
"pythons": ["3.13"],
"environment_type": "virtualenv",
"install_command": ["python -m pip install {build_dir}"],
"benchmark_dir": "benchmarks",
"env_dir": "build/asv/env",
"results_dir": "build/asv/results",
"html_dir": "build/asv/html",
"matrix": {
"python": ["3.13"]
},
"build_cache_size": 8,
"install_cache_size": 8,
"timeout": 60,
Review

Question: timeout: 60 and max_time: 60 are significantly lower than the original 300-600s values in standard config. While faster is the goal here, 60s may be too aggressive for large benchmarks (e.g., walk_and_index at 100K files). Consider if 120s would be a safer floor to avoid intermittent CI failures due to runner load. If 60s is intentional, document the rationale.

Question: timeout: 60 and max_time: 60 are significantly lower than the original 300-600s values in standard config. While faster is the goal here, 60s may be too aggressive for large benchmarks (e.g., walk_and_index at 100K files). Consider if 120s would be a safer floor to avoid intermittent CI failures due to runner load. If 60s is intentional, document the rationale.
"max_time": 60,
Review

ASV config values set without rationale. Why timeout=60? Why number_of_steps=5? Why min_run_count=2? Add comments explaining the statistical and practical rationale for each value.

ASV config values set without rationale. Why timeout=60? Why number_of_steps=5? Why min_run_count=2? Add comments explaining the statistical and practical rationale for each value.
"min_run_count": 2,
"number_of_steps": 5,
"processes": 2,
"dvcs": "git"
}
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Feature: CI Benchmark Regression Test Optimization
As a CI/CD system
I want to run benchmark regression tests efficiently
So that I can detect performance regressions quickly without excessive execution time
Background:
Given the benchmark regression configuration exists
And the ASV configuration files are properly set up
Scenario: Regression configuration file exists
When I check for the regression configuration file
Then the file "asv-regression.conf.json" should exist
And the file should contain valid JSON
Scenario: Regression configuration has optimization settings
When I load the regression configuration
Then the configuration should have "processes": 2
And the configuration should have "min_run_count": 2
And the configuration should have "number_of_steps": 5
And the configuration should have "timeout": 60
Scenario: Benchmark regression session uses parallel execution
When I inspect the noxfile benchmark_regression session
Then the session should use "--parallel" flag
And the session should use "asv-regression.conf.json" configuration
And the session should use "--factor=1.25" for regression detection
Scenario: Benchmark session uses parallel execution
When I inspect the noxfile benchmark session
Then the session should use "--parallel" flag
And the session should skip machine registration if results exist
Scenario: Regression configuration reduces execution time
When I compare the regression configuration to the standard configuration
Then the regression configuration should have fewer steps
And the regression configuration should have lower timeout values
And the regression configuration should enable parallel processing
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"""Step definitions for CI benchmark optimization tests."""
from __future__ import annotations
import json
import re
from pathlib import Path
from behave import given, then, when
@given("the benchmark regression configuration exists")
Review

context typed as object instead of behave.Context. Would benefit from TYPE_CHECKING import for better static analysis.

context typed as object instead of behave.Context. Would benefit from TYPE_CHECKING import for better static analysis.
def step_regression_config_exists(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify regression configuration file exists."""
Review

BLOCKING: All 15 step definition functions use context: object for the type annotation. Per project policy (zero tolerance for missing type annotations), please import and use from behave import Context and annotate as context: Context. Example: def step_regression_config_exists(context: Context) -> None:

BLOCKING: All 15 step definition functions use `context: object` for the type annotation. Per project policy (zero tolerance for missing type annotations), please import and use `from behave import Context` and annotate as `context: Context`. Example: `def step_regression_config_exists(context: Context) -> None:`
config_path = Path("asv-regression.conf.json")
assert config_path.exists(), f"Regression config not found at {config_path}"
@given("the ASV configuration files are properly set up")
def step_asv_configs_setup(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify both ASV configuration files exist."""
assert Path("asv.conf.json").exists(), "Standard ASV config not found"
assert Path("asv-regression.conf.json").exists(), "Regression ASV config not found"
@when("I check for the regression configuration file")
def step_check_regression_config(context: object) -> None:
"""Check if regression configuration file exists."""
context.config_path = Path("asv-regression.conf.json")
context.config_exists = context.config_path.exists()
@then('the file "{filename}" should exist')
def step_file_exists(context: object, filename: str) -> None:
"""Verify a file exists."""
assert Path(filename).exists(), f"File {filename} does not exist"
@then("the file should contain valid JSON")
def step_file_valid_json(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify the file contains valid JSON."""
with open(context.config_path) as f:
try:
json.load(f)
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
raise AssertionError(f"Invalid JSON in {context.config_path}: {e}")
@when("I load the regression configuration")
def step_load_regression_config(context: object) -> None:
"""Load the regression configuration."""
with open("asv-regression.conf.json") as f:
context.regression_config = json.load(f)
@then('the configuration should have "{key}": {value}')
def step_config_has_value(context: object, key: str, value: str) -> None:
"""Verify configuration has a specific key-value pair."""
# Parse the value (handle JSON types)
try:
expected_value = json.loads(value)
except json.JSONDecodeError:
expected_value = value
assert key in context.regression_config, f"Key '{key}' not found in config"
actual_value = context.regression_config[key]
assert actual_value == expected_value, (
f"Expected {key}={expected_value}, got {actual_value}"
)
@when("I inspect the noxfile benchmark_regression session")
def step_inspect_benchmark_regression(context: object) -> None:
"""Inspect the benchmark_regression session in noxfile."""
with open("noxfile.py") as f:
context.noxfile_content = f.read()
# Extract the benchmark_regression function
match = re.search(
r"def benchmark_regression\(.*?\):\n(.*?)(?=\n@nox\.session|\nif __name__|$)",
context.noxfile_content,
re.DOTALL,
)
assert match, "benchmark_regression function not found"
context.benchmark_regression_code = match.group(1)
@then('the session should use "{flag}" flag')
def step_session_uses_flag(context: object, flag: str) -> None:
"""Verify the session uses a specific flag."""
Review

Suggestion: The regex-based nox session extraction (r"def benchmark_regression\(.*\):\n(.*?)(?=\n@nox\.session|...)") is fragile to formatting changes. If noxfile.py gains comments, blank lines, or reordering, the regex may silently fail or match incorrectly. Consider parsing the file programmatically or adding a comment explaining the fragility.

Suggestion: The regex-based nox session extraction (`r"def benchmark_regression\(.*\):\n(.*?)(?=\n@nox\.session|...)"`) is fragile to formatting changes. If noxfile.py gains comments, blank lines, or reordering, the regex may silently fail or match incorrectly. Consider parsing the file programmatically or adding a comment explaining the fragility.
assert flag in context.benchmark_regression_code, (
f"Flag '{flag}' not found in benchmark_regression session"
)
Review

Fragile regex extraction of noxfile function body. Any layout change (new imports, decorators, indentation) will break these steps. Tests implementation details rather than actual behavior.

Fragile regex extraction of noxfile function body. Any layout change (new imports, decorators, indentation) will break these steps. Tests implementation details rather than actual behavior.
@then('the session should use "{config}" configuration')
def step_session_uses_config(context: object, config: str) -> None:
"""Verify the session uses a specific configuration file."""
assert config in context.benchmark_regression_code, (
f"Configuration '{config}' not found in benchmark_regression session"
)
@then('the session should use "{factor}" for regression detection')
def step_session_uses_factor(context: object, factor: str) -> None:
"""Verify the session uses a specific factor."""
assert factor in context.benchmark_regression_code, (
f"Factor '{factor}' not found in benchmark_regression session"
)
@when("I inspect the noxfile benchmark session")
def step_inspect_benchmark(context: object) -> None:
"""Inspect the benchmark session in noxfile."""
with open("noxfile.py") as f:
content = f.read()
# Extract the benchmark function (not benchmark_regression)
match = re.search(
r"def benchmark\(session: nox\.Session\):\n(.*?)(?=\n@nox\.session|\ndef benchmark_regression)",
Review

Same fragile regex pattern for extracting benchmark function. String-matching tests add false confidence - they verify text content, not actual benchmark execution.

Same fragile regex pattern for extracting benchmark function. String-matching tests add false confidence - they verify text content, not actual benchmark execution.
content,
re.DOTALL,
)
assert match, "benchmark function not found"
context.benchmark_code = match.group(1)
@then("the session should skip machine registration if results exist")
def step_session_skips_machine_registration(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify the session skips machine registration if results exist."""
assert "if not results_dir.exists()" in context.benchmark_code, (
"Machine registration skip logic not found"
)
@when("I compare the regression configuration to the standard configuration")
def step_compare_configs(context: object) -> None:
"""Compare regression and standard configurations."""
with open("asv.conf.json") as f:
context.standard_config = json.load(f)
with open("asv-regression.conf.json") as f:
context.regression_config = json.load(f)
@then("the regression configuration should have fewer steps")
def step_regression_fewer_steps(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify regression config has fewer steps."""
standard_steps = context.standard_config.get("number_of_steps", float("inf"))
regression_steps = context.regression_config.get("number_of_steps", 0)
assert regression_steps <= standard_steps, (
f"Regression steps ({regression_steps}) should be <= standard ({standard_steps})"
)
Review

Test assertion uses <= but the Gherkin scenario says fewer steps which means strictly less than (<). This allows the test to pass when regression_steps EQUALS standard_steps, contradicting the optimization goal.

Test assertion uses <= but the Gherkin scenario says fewer steps which means strictly less than (<). This allows the test to pass when regression_steps EQUALS standard_steps, contradicting the optimization goal.
@then("the regression configuration should have lower timeout values")
def step_regression_lower_timeout(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify regression config has lower timeout values."""
standard_timeout = context.standard_config.get("timeout", float("inf"))
regression_timeout = context.regression_config.get("timeout", 0)
assert regression_timeout <= standard_timeout, (
f"Regression timeout ({regression_timeout}) should be <= standard ({standard_timeout})"
Review

Same pattern: uses <= for lower timeout values (line 161). Fix to < for the same reason.

Same pattern: uses <= for lower timeout values (line 161). Fix to < for the same reason.
)
@then("the regression configuration should enable parallel processing")
def step_regression_parallel_processing(context: object) -> None:
"""Verify regression config enables parallel processing."""
assert context.regression_config.get("processes", 1) > 1, (
"Regression config should have processes > 1 for parallel execution"
)
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@@ -812,20 +812,31 @@ def adr_compliance(session: nox.Session):
@nox.session(python=DEFAULT_PYTHON, reuse_venv=True, venv_backend="uv")
def benchmark(session: nox.Session):
"""Run Airspeed Velocity benchmarks and publish results."""
"""Run Airspeed Velocity benchmarks and publish results.
Optimized with:
- Parallel benchmark execution for faster full suite runs
- Caching of environment and build artifacts
"""
Review

Suggestion: The if not results_dir.exists(): guard for machine registration is a good optimization, but consider whether checking for an existing machine config file (e.g., .asv-machine.json) might be more reliable than checking for the results directory, since results may already exist from a previous run for a different reason.

Suggestion: The `if not results_dir.exists():` guard for machine registration is a good optimization, but consider whether checking for an existing machine config file (e.g., `.asv-machine.json`) might be more reliable than checking for the results directory, since results may already exist from a previous run for a different reason.
session.install("-e", ".[tests]")
config_path = "asv.conf.json"
session.run(
"asv",
"machine",
"--machine=forgejo-runner",
"--os=Linux_6.x",
"--arch=x86_64",
"--num_cpu=32",
"--ram=32GB",
"--cpu=AMD",
f"--config={config_path}",
)
# Skip machine registration if already done
results_dir = Path("build/asv/results")
if not results_dir.exists():
session.run(
"asv",
"machine",
"--machine=forgejo-runner",
"--os=Linux_6.x",
"--arch=x86_64",
"--num_cpu=32",
"--ram=32GB",
"--cpu=AMD",
f"--config={config_path}",
)
# Run full benchmark suite with parallel execution
session.run(
"asv",
"run",
@@ -834,6 +845,7 @@ def benchmark(session: nox.Session):
"--launch-method=spawn",
"--show-stderr",
"--verbose",
"--parallel",
f"--config={config_path}",
success_codes=[0, 2],
)
@@ -842,21 +854,37 @@ def benchmark(session: nox.Session):
@nox.session(python=DEFAULT_PYTHON, reuse_venv=True, venv_backend="uv")
def benchmark_regression(session: nox.Session):
"""Run Airspeed Velocity benchmarks regression test."""
"""Run Airspeed Velocity benchmarks regression test.
Optimized for CI execution with:
- Parallel benchmark execution (2 processes)
- Reduced sample count for faster feedback
- Optimized factor for regression detection
- Caching of environment and build artifacts
"""
session.install("-e", ".[tests]")
config_path = "asv.conf.json"
config_path = "asv-regression.conf.json"
asv_base_sha = os.environ.get("ASV_BASE_SHA", "master")
session.run(
"asv",
"machine",
"--machine=forgejo-runner",
"--os=Linux_6.x",
"--arch=x86_64",
"--num_cpu=32",
"--ram=32GB",
"--cpu=AMD",
f"--config={config_path}",
)
# Skip machine registration if already done (check for existing results)
results_dir = Path("build/asv/results")
if not results_dir.exists():
session.run(
"asv",
"machine",
"--machine=forgejo-runner",
"--os=Linux_6.x",
"--arch=x86_64",
"--num_cpu=32",
"--ram=32GB",
"--cpu=AMD",
f"--config={config_path}",
)
# Run continuous benchmarks with optimizations:
# - --parallel: Run benchmarks in parallel (2 processes from config)
# - --factor=1.25: Reduced from 1.50 for faster regression detection
# - --min-run-count=2: Minimum 2 runs per benchmark
session.run(
"asv",
"continuous",
@@ -864,7 +892,8 @@ def benchmark_regression(session: nox.Session):
"--append-samples",
"--show-stderr",
"--verbose",
"--factor=1.50",
"--parallel",
"--factor=1.25",
f"--config={config_path}",
asv_base_sha,
"HEAD",