feat: add parallel constraint validation (experimental)#560
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughAdds an opt-in experimental parallel constraint validation path: new ParallelValidationConfig API, parallel-capable DefaultConstraintValidator constructor and traversal, per-context execution stacks, thread-safe handlers/maps, CLI --threads option, and concurrency-focused tests and docs (behavioral/backward-compatible fallbacks included). Changes
Sequence Diagram(s)sequenceDiagram
participant CLI as CLI Command
participant Config as ParallelValidationConfig
participant Validator as DefaultConstraintValidator
participant Executor as ExecutorService
participant Context as DynamicContext
participant Handler as ConstraintValidationHandler
CLI->>Config: create via withThreads(n) / withExecutor(es)
Config-->>CLI: ParallelValidationConfig instance
CLI->>Validator: new Validator(handler, config)
Validator->>Config: isParallel()
Validator->>Context: traverse(root node)
Note over Validator,Context: For each node, decide parallel vs sequential
alt children >= PARALLEL_THRESHOLD and config.isParallel()
Validator->>Executor: submit(child task) for each child
loop wait for child futures
Executor-->>Validator: future result or ExecutionException
alt exception
Validator->>Executor: cancel remaining futures
Validator->>Handler: record exception / addFinding()
end
end
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Validator->>Context: traverse(child) sequentially
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loop per node
Validator->>Handler: addFinding() (concurrency-safe)
end
Validator->>Handler: finalizeValidation()
Handler-->>Validator: getFindings() (sorted, deterministic)
CLI->>Config: close() if internal pool owned
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454-462: Fix grammar, tautology, and markdown formatting issues.Minor polish improvements:
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## Design Decisions 1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. Can be made configurable later if users request it. +1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. It can be made configurable later if users request it. -2. **CLI interface**: Only `--threads N` option. No `--parallel` shortcut. Explicit thread count is clearer for an experimental feature. +2. **CLI**: Only `--threads N` option. No `--parallel` shortcut. Explicit thread count is clearer for an experimental feature. ### Execution Flow Diagram -\`\`\` +\`\`\`text CLI: metaschema-cli validate --threads 4 document.xml ... -\`\`\` +\`\`\` 3. **Experimental warning**: Print warning to stderr when `--threads > 1`: -\`\`\` +\`\`\`text WARNING: Parallel constraint validation (--threads N) is experimental. Report issues at https://github.com/metaschema-framework/metaschema-java/issues -\`\`\` +\`\`\`
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-#### ParallelValidationConfig - -\`\`\` +#### ParallelValidationConfig + +\`\`\`java /** * Configuration for parallel constraint validation.Repeat for all Java code blocks (lines 75, 135, 163, 193, 231, 271, 344, 357).
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409-435: Add edge-case test for sub-threshold document structures.The testing strategy comprehensively covers thread-safety and behavioral equivalence. Consider adding:
- Edge case test: Validate that
--threads 4on documents with fewer than 4 children per node produces identical results to--threads 1(falls back to sequential traversal when threshold not met).This ensures the threshold logic correctly handles both parallel-eligible and sequential-only structures.
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113-248: ParallelValidationConfig implementation is well-designed for resource ownership semantics.The class correctly distinguishes between internal (owned, shut down by close()) and external executors (not owned, lifecycle managed externally). Lazy initialization with double-checked locking (lines 218–223) and proper timeout handling in close() are solid. Tests comprehensively cover both modes and edge cases.
346-424: DynamicContext thread-safety approach is sound: per-context execution stack isolation.Moving executionStack from SharedState to instance field and copying in the subContext constructor (line 375) ensures each thread gets its own isolated stack. ConcurrentHashMap for availableDocuments (line 403) is appropriate. This design prevents concurrent modification issues.
However, verify the semantics of
new ArrayDeque<>(context.executionStack)(line 375): if it's a shallow copy and the deque contains mutable IExpression objects, ensure that mutations by child contexts don't unintentionally affect parent state. If expressions are immutable or properly encapsulated, this is safe.Can you confirm that IExpression objects are immutable or that shallow-copying their references doesn't pose concurrency risks in the validation pipeline?
620-669: FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler thread-safety improvements are correct.ConcurrentLinkedQueue for findings, AtomicReference for highest severity tracking (line 634), and sorting in getFindings() (lines 643–645) ensure deterministic output under concurrent access. The addFinding() logic with updateAndGet (lines 666–667) atomically updates severity, avoiding race conditions.
PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/PRD.md (6)
51-58: Thread-safety strategy is sound, pending constraint dependency verification.The contention analysis correctly identifies shared state needing protection. The solutions (ConcurrentHashMap, ConcurrentLinkedQueue, AtomicReference, per-context execution stacks) are appropriate. However, ensure the documented constraint dependency model (index constraints complete before index-has-key validation) holds during parallel sibling traversal, and that per-node constraint evaluation remains strictly sequential to avoid concurrent modifications to
indexNameToKeyRefMapvalues.Can you confirm that:
- Parallel traversal only occurs at the sibling level (siblings processed in parallel, not concurrent constraint evaluation on the same node)?
- The
finalizeValidation()call (which validates index-has-key) is always executed on the main thread after all parallel traversal completes?
220-225: Findings collection and ordering design is sound.The strategy of collecting findings concurrently in a ConcurrentLinkedQueue and sorting on retrieval ensures both thread-safety and deterministic, reproducible output regardless of thread execution order. Excellent design choice.
452-462: Design decisions are well-justified for experimental feature.The three key design decisions are pragmatic and clearly explained:
- Fixed PARALLEL_THRESHOLD avoids premature complexity
- Explicit
--threads Noption is clearer than a boolean--parallelflag- Experimental warning appropriately sets user expectations
These are good trade-offs for the MVP.
442-450: Risk analysis is thorough and realistic.The risk table identifies all major concurrency concerns (race conditions, performance degradation, debugging complexity, resource management) with appropriate mitigations. The combination of per-context execution stacks for debuggability and threshold-based parallelization to avoid overhead on small documents shows thoughtful design.
39-43: Clarify "graceful degradation" requirement scope.The non-functional requirement states "If parallelization fails, fall back to sequential execution." This should be clarified: does it mean:
- If
executor.submit()fails → catch and retry sequentially?- Or if a submitted task throws an exception → propagate immediately (current design)?
If option 1 is intended, add it to design. If option 2, clarify that the requirement means "recoverable errors should not cause cascading failures" rather than automatic fallback.
Please clarify the intended behavior if executor submission fails or a parallel task throws an exception. Should validation:
- Attempt fallback to sequential execution?
- Propagate the exception immediately (current behavior)?
87-129: The executor lifecycle design is fully specified in the implementation plan. All three concerns are addressed:
Thread-safe singleton behavior:
getOrCreateExecutor()uses synchronized double-check locking (implementation plan, lines 218-224) to ensure idempotent lazy initialization.Shutdown strategy:
close()implements the recommended pattern (implementation plan, lines 236-240): gracefulshutdown()followed byawaitTermination(), with fallback toshutdownNow()if timeout expires or interrupted.Timeout handling: A 60-second timeout is specified for
awaitTermination()(implementation plan, line 238) to prevent indefinite hangs.These implementation details are already defined in the corresponding implementation plan section and do not require design changes.
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465-465: Fix grammar in sentence about PARALLEL_THRESHOLD configurability.Line 465 reads: "...provides a reasonable default. Can be made configurable..." The subject is missing from the second sentence. Add a subject to clarify:
-1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. Can be made configurable later if users request it. +1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. It can be made configurable later if users request it.PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/implementation-plan.md (2)
1-10: Remove meta-instruction comment for production documentation.Line 3 contains:
> **For Claude:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task.This appears to be a meta-instruction intended for an AI system and should be removed from the final implementation plan document, as it's not relevant to human readers or developers following the plan.🔎 Remove meta-instruction
# Parallel Constraint Validation Implementation Plan -> **For Claude:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task. **Goal:** Add experimental parallel constraint validation with `--threads N` CLI option...
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100-109: Verify withThreads() validation implementation matches PRD expectations.The PRD documents the
withThreads()factory method with@throws IllegalArgumentException if threadCount < 1(line 107), and the implementation-plan.md (lines 186–189) shows the validation logic correctly. The design is sound—this is documented for verification purposes.Please confirm that the implementation-plan.md code snippet at lines 186–189 is your intended implementation, and ensure the validation message matches the exception message shown in the code.
306-347: Future cancellation on exception is properly implemented.The parallel traversal mechanism in lines 306–347 correctly calls
cancelRemainingFutures()in bothExecutionExceptionandInterruptedExceptioncatch blocks (lines 328, 335). This prevents resource leaks when exceptions occur during parallel validation.
230-266: Per-context execution stack design addresses concurrency concerns.Moving
executionStackfromSharedStateto per-context instance field (lines 239–241, 249–254) is a sound design choice for thread safety. Copying the parent's stack insubContext()constructor preserves error traces during parallel execution. This aligns well with the concurrency requirements outlined in the thread contention analysis.
47-59: Thread contention analysis is comprehensive and well-justified.The table at lines 51–58 clearly documents the shared state that requires thread-safe handling, the problem, and the solution for each component. This provides excellent traceability for implementation. The progression from
LinkedHashMap→ConcurrentHashMap,LinkedList→Collections.synchronizedList, andLevelfield →AtomicReference<Level>is architecturally sound.
320-338: Thread-safe findings collection and severity tracking design is correct.The use of
ConcurrentLinkedQueuefor findings (line 198),AtomicReference<Level>for highest severity (lines 202–203), and theupdateAndGet()pattern (lines 209–210) provide safe concurrent updates without locks. Sorting findings by metapath ingetFindings()(lines 223–225) ensures deterministic output for CLI consistency.
162-189: DefaultConstraintValidator thread-safe state design is well-structured.Converting
valueMapfromLinkedHashMaptoConcurrentHashMap(lines 169), and usingcomputeIfAbsent()withCollections.synchronizedList()forindexNameToKeyRefMapoperations (lines 182–184) provides safe lazy initialization and thread-safe list operations. This pattern avoids unnecessary locking while maintaining correctness.
389-418: Execution flow diagram clearly illustrates parallelization strategy.The ASCII diagram (lines 391–418) effectively communicates the two-level parallelization approach: root assembly validates on main thread, sibling children validate in parallel via thread pool, then
finalizeValidation()runs on main thread. This sequencing ensures proper ordering of constraint dependencies (e.g., index constraints before index-has-key validation).PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/implementation-plan.md (7)
19-110: Task 1: ParallelValidationConfig implementation is comprehensive and well-tested.The test suite covers:
- Sequential vs. parallel mode detection (lines 39–48)
- Validation of thread count constraints (lines 58–65)
- External executor handling (lines 68–81)
- Internal executor lifecycle management (lines 84–102)
The implementation (lines 113–247) correctly uses lazy initialization for internal executors with proper synchronization (lines 219–223), and implements
AutoCloseablefor resource management. Exception handling for invalid thread counts uses a clear, descriptive message (line 188).
276-335: Task 2: DynamicContext per-context stack implementation correctly addresses thread safety.The design moves
executionStackfrom shared state to per-context instance field, with proper copying in thesubContext()constructor (lines 372–376). The test cases (lines 294–324) verify isolation: child modifications don't affect parent stacks. This approach maintains error trace fidelity while eliminating the shared mutable state that would cause races in parallel execution.
452-596: Task 3: FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler test cases validate thread safety and determinism.The test suite covers:
- Concurrent finding collection under thread contention (lines 477–509)
- AtomicReference-based highest severity updates (lines 512–568)
- Deterministic sorting by metapath (lines 571–585)
The implementation uses
ConcurrentLinkedQueue(line 632) andAtomicReference<Level>withupdateAndGet()pattern (lines 665–667), ensuring thread-safe updates without locks. The sorting ingetFindings()(lines 643–645) guarantees consistent CLI output regardless of thread scheduling.
797-835: Task 4: DefaultConstraintValidator thread-safe state changes are sound.Changing
valueMaptoConcurrentHashMap(line 807) eliminates synchronization bottlenecks for allowed-values validation. UsingcomputeIfAbsent()withCollections.synchronizedList()for index key references (lines 829–831) provides safe lazy initialization and thread-safe list operations, avoiding unnecessary full-map locks.
1009-1088: Task 5: Parallel traversal implementation correctly handles executor management and exception safety.The visitor pattern correctly checks parallelization threshold (line 1042) before submitting child tasks. Exception handling uses try-catch-finally with explicit future cancellation (lines 1063–1087):
ExecutionExceptioncatch cancels remaining futures and unwraps the causeInterruptedExceptioncatch cancels remaining futures and restores interrupt flagcancelRemainingFutures()utility prevents resource leaksThe per-context stack copying in
subContext()(line 1056) ensures isolated execution stacks for each thread, preserving error trace fidelity.
1169-1247: Task 6: CLI integration properly encapsulates parallel configuration and warning logic.The helper methods (
getParallelConfig()andprintParallelWarningIfNeeded()) cleanly separate concerns:
getParallelConfig()parses thread count, validates constraints, and returns appropriate config (lines 1214–1231)printParallelWarningIfNeeded()conditionally prints experimental warning to stderr (lines 1239–1246)- The
--threadsoption integrates intogatherOptions()collection (lines 1199)Error handling for non-integer input and out-of-range values (lines 1219–1226) provides clear diagnostics to users.
1353-1365: Verification checklist provides clear completion criteria.The checklist (lines 1353–1363) covers essential verification points:
- Test suite execution and CI build success
- Backward compatibility (
--threads 1equivalence)- Forward correctness (
--threads 4success)- Error handling (invalid thread counts)
- Experimental warning display
This ensures comprehensive validation before merging the feature.
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454-466: Potential thread pool resource leak:ParallelValidationConfigis never closed when parallel validation is used.When
threadCount > 1,ParallelValidationConfig.withThreads(threadCount)creates a configuration withownsExecutor=truethat owns an internalForkJoinPool. This pool is created lazily during validation viagetExecutor(). SinceParallelValidationConfigimplementsAutoCloseablebutDefaultConstraintValidatordoes not, the config is never closed in thevalidate()method (line 512), causing the thread pool to leak.Fix this by:
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IConstraintValidatorextendAutoCloseableand adding aclose()method toDefaultConstraintValidatorthat closesparallelConfig.- Updating
IBindingContext.validate()(line 512) to use try-with-resources or explicitly close the validator.The test at
DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java:48-50demonstrates the correct pattern using try-with-resources.
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69-73: Consider adding Javadoc@throwstag.Per coding guidelines, Javadoc should include
@throwstags. TheNullPointerExceptionis documented in prose but not with an explicit tag.🔎 Suggested Javadoc update:
* @param executor * the executor service to use for parallel tasks * @return configuration using the provided executor - * @throws NullPointerException - * if executor is null + * @throws NullPointerException if executor is null */core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/metapath/DynamicContext.java (1)
108-108: Thread-safe document caching withConcurrentHashMap.Changing
availableDocumentsfromHashMaptoConcurrentHashMapenables safe concurrent access from multiple validation threads.Note: The get-then-put pattern in
CachingLoader.loadAsNodeItem()(lines 444-448) is not atomic—two threads could load the same document simultaneously. Consider usingcomputeIfAbsent()for true atomicity, though the current approach is functionally correct (just potentially less efficient).🔎 Optional: atomic document loading with computeIfAbsent
@Override public IDocumentNodeItem loadAsNodeItem(URI uri) throws IOException { - IDocumentNodeItem retval = sharedState.availableDocuments.get(uri); - if (retval == null) { - retval = getProxiedDocumentLoader().loadAsNodeItem(uri); - sharedState.availableDocuments.put(uri, retval); - } - return retval; + try { + return sharedState.availableDocuments.computeIfAbsent(uri, key -> { + try { + return getProxiedDocumentLoader().loadAsNodeItem(key); + } catch (IOException e) { + throw new UncheckedIOException(e); + } + }); + } catch (UncheckedIOException e) { + throw e.getCause(); + } }core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandlerTest.java (1)
166-170: Unnecessary try-catch around Mockito stubbing.The
doReturn(...).when(constraint).generateMessage(any(), any())is a stubbing operation that doesn't actually invoke the method, so no exception can be thrown. The try-catch is harmless but unnecessary.🔎 Suggested simplification:
- try { - doReturn("Test violation message").when(constraint).generateMessage(any(), any()); - } catch (ConstraintValidationException e) { - // Mockito stub doesn't actually call the method - } + doReturn("Test violation message").when(constraint).generateMessage(any(), any());core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java (2)
44-60: Test verifies parallel config integration.The test correctly uses try-with-resources for
ParallelValidationConfigto ensure proper cleanup. However, line 58 usesassertTrue(executor != null, ...)which could be simplified.🔎 Suggested improvement:
- assertTrue(executor != null, "Executor should be created"); + assertNotNull(executor, "Executor should be created");Add the import:
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertNotNull;
65-78: Weak assertion:assertTrue(true)provides no verification.The test verifies that constructors don't throw exceptions, which is valuable, but
assertTrue(true, "Both constructors should work")is a no-op. Consider adding meaningful assertions or usingassertDoesNotThrow().🔎 Suggested improvement:
@Test void testSequentialValidationBackwardCompatibility() { FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler handler = new FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler(); - // Old constructor should still work - DefaultConstraintValidator validator = new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler); - - // New constructor with SEQUENTIAL config should also work - DefaultConstraintValidator validator2 = new DefaultConstraintValidator( - handler, ParallelValidationConfig.SEQUENTIAL); - - // Both should work without errors - assertTrue(true, "Both constructors should work"); + // Old constructor should still work + assertDoesNotThrow(() -> new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler), + "Legacy constructor should work"); + + // New constructor with SEQUENTIAL config should also work + assertDoesNotThrow(() -> new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler, ParallelValidationConfig.SEQUENTIAL), + "New constructor with SEQUENTIAL should work"); }Add the import:
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertDoesNotThrow;
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Learning: In the Metapath implementation, expression evaluation must go through the `accept()` method rather than calling `evaluate()` directly, as `accept()` handles the push/pop operations on the execution stack which is used for debugging and error reporting.
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core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfigTest.java (1)
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (1)
ParallelValidationConfig(30-154)
databind/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/databind/IBindingContext.java (2)
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (1)
ParallelValidationConfig(30-154)core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ValidationFeature.java (1)
ValidationFeature(19-52)
core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java (3)
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/metapath/DynamicContext.java (1)
DynamicContext(49-476)core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/metapath/StaticContext.java (1)
StaticContext(41-772)core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (1)
ParallelValidationConfig(30-154)
metaschema-cli/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/cli/commands/AbstractValidateContentCommand.java (2)
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/util/ObjectUtils.java (1)
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ValidationFeature(19-52)
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (3)
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (1)
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core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ValidationFeature.java (1)
33-44: Well-documented experimental feature.The new
PARALLEL_THREADSfeature is well-documented with clear Javadoc explaining the experimental nature and the semantics of the default value. The implementation follows the existing pattern established by the otherValidationFeatureconstants.core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (3)
30-55: Well-structured parallel validation configuration class.The class design properly separates internal vs external executor ownership, uses correct thread-safe lazy initialization with volatile + double-checked locking, and implements
AutoCloseablefor resource management. TheSEQUENTIALsingleton avoids unnecessary object creation for the default case.
86-95: Good optimization returning SEQUENTIAL singleton.Returning
SEQUENTIALforthreadCount == 1avoids unnecessary object creation and ensures consistent behavior. The validation at line 88-90 properly guards against invalid input.
139-153: Robust shutdown handling with proper interrupt restoration.The shutdown sequence follows best practices:
shutdown()→awaitTermination()→shutdownNow()on timeout. TheInterruptedExceptionhandling correctly restores the interrupt flag viaThread.currentThread().interrupt().One consideration: after
shutdownNow()on timeout or interrupt, running tasks may not have fully terminated. If strict cleanup is required, a secondawaitTermination()call could be added, though this is typically unnecessary for validation workloads.metaschema-cli/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/cli/commands/AbstractValidateContentCommand.java (1)
97-105: Clear CLI option definition with experimental notice.The option is well-defined with a descriptive help text that indicates both the default value and experimental status.
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/metapath/DynamicContext.java (3)
55-56: Per-context execution stack enables thread-safe parallel validation.Moving
executionStackfromSharedStateto an instance field allows eachDynamicContext(and its subcontexts) to maintain independent execution traces. This is essential for parallel validation where multiple threads evaluate expressions concurrently.Based on learnings, expression evaluation goes through
accept()which handles the push/pop operations on this stack for debugging and error reporting.Also applies to: 74-74
77-82: Correct stack copying preserves call chain for error traces.The copy constructor creates a new
ArrayDequeinitialized with the parent's stack contents. This ensures that subcontexts created for parallel validation branches inherit the parent's execution trace, enabling meaningful error messages that show the full path to the error location.
379-404: Stack operations correctly use per-context instance.The push, pop, and get operations now work on the per-context
executionStackfield. ThegetExecutionStack()method returns a defensive copy, preventing external modification of the internal state. The validation inpopExecutionStack()provides a good safety check for detecting execution flow errors.core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/metapath/DynamicContextTest.java (2)
23-53: LGTM! Well-structured tests for execution stack isolation.The tests correctly verify the key behaviors of
subContext():
- Child context receives a copy of the parent's execution stack
- Modifications to the child's stack don't affect the parent (isolation)
These tests provide good coverage for the thread-safety requirements of parallel validation where each thread operates on its own sub-context.
55-90: Mock implementation is adequate for test purposes.The
MockExpressionprovides a minimal implementation sufficient for testing execution stack operations. Thenullreturn from the visitoraccept()method (line 88) is acceptable since this mock is only used for stack push/pop operations and won't be evaluated through the visitor pattern.core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfigTest.java (3)
19-36: LGTM! Comprehensive coverage of parallel configuration states.Tests correctly verify:
SEQUENTIALis not parallelwithThreads(1)returnsSEQUENTIALand is not parallelwithThreads(4)is parallel and properly cleaned up withclose()The test at line 35 properly calls
config.close()to avoid resource leaks.
38-62: Good edge case coverage.Tests properly verify:
withThreads(0)andwithThreads(-1)throwIllegalArgumentExceptionwithExecutor(executor)returns a parallel configwithExecutor(null)throwsNullPointerExceptionThe external executor is correctly cleaned up in the
finallyblock.
64-83: Critical ownership semantics tests for executor lifecycle.These tests verify the important contract:
- Internal executors (created via
withThreads()) are shut down byclose()- External executors (provided via
withExecutor()) are NOT shut down byclose()This ownership pattern prevents resource leaks while respecting caller ownership of externally-provided executors.
core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandlerTest.java (3)
34-63: Good concurrent findings accumulation test.The test properly coordinates 10 threads adding 100 findings each using a
CountDownLatch. The assertion verifies all 1000 findings are collected without loss, which validates the thread-safety ofConcurrentLinkedQueue.Minor note: Consider using
assertTrue(executor.awaitTermination(5, TimeUnit.SECONDS))aftershutdown()to ensure clean test teardown, though this is not critical.
65-123: Effective concurrency test for atomic severity tracking.The test exercises the
AtomicReference<Level>update logic by having 4 threads concurrently add findings with different severity levels (INFORMATIONAL, WARNING, ERROR, CRITICAL). Verifying thatgetHighestSeverity()returnsCRITICALconfirms the atomic compare-and-update logic works correctly under contention.
125-143: LGTM! Sorting test ensures deterministic output.The test verifies that
getFindings()returns findings sorted by metapath, ensuring consistent CLI output regardless of insertion order. This is important for reproducible validation results.core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java (2)
84-133: Good concurrency stress test for index key accumulation.The test uses a proper thread coordination pattern with two latches:
startLatchensures all threads start simultaneously (maximizes contention)doneLatchwaits for all threads to completeThis pattern is effective for detecting race conditions. The error collection via
ConcurrentLinkedQueueis thread-safe.
249-267: Reflection-based testing is acceptable here but consider alternatives.Using reflection to test private method
validateIndexHasKeyis a pragmatic choice for verifying thread-safety of internal data structures. However, this creates a fragile coupling to implementation details.For future consideration: if the behavior being tested is important enough to verify, it may warrant exposing through package-private methods or testing indirectly through public API behavior.
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler.java (4)
44-47: Thread-safe field declarations are correct.Using
ConcurrentLinkedQueuefor findings andAtomicReference<Level>for highest severity tracking enables safe concurrent access from multiple validation threads. The initial value ofINFORMATIONALis appropriate as the baseline severity.
49-56: Thread-safe snapshot with deterministic ordering.The implementation correctly:
- Streams the
ConcurrentLinkedQueue(provides weakly consistent iteration)- Sorts by metapath for deterministic output
- Returns an unmodifiable list (defensive copy)
This is the right approach for concurrent access, though note that each call creates a new sorted list. If
getFindings()is called frequently during validation, this could have performance implications. For typical usage (called once at the end of validation), this is fine.
70-75: Atomic severity tracking is correctly implemented.The
updateAndGetlambda performs the compare-and-swap atomically:
- If the new severity's ordinal is higher, it becomes the new highest
- Otherwise, the current value is retained
The non-atomic ordering between
findings.add()andhighestLevel.updateAndGet()is acceptable—a brief window where a finding exists but the highest level hasn't been updated yet doesn't affect correctness since both operations are individually thread-safe.
58-62: LGTM! Simple thread-safe getter.Returns the current value from the
AtomicReference, providing a consistent read of the highest severity observed so far.core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (14)
22-22: LGTM! Appropriate imports for parallel validation.The new imports for
IModelNodeItemand concurrent utilities (Collections,ExecutionException,ExecutorService,Future) properly support the parallel validation implementation.Also applies to: 40-40, 43-46
57-59: LGTM! Updated class documentation reflects thread-safety.The Javadoc now correctly states that the class is thread-safe and can be used with parallel constraint validation.
69-69: ConcurrentHashMap is appropriate for thread-safety.Changing from
LinkedHashMaptoConcurrentHashMapensures thread-safe access to the value map. Note thatConcurrentHashMapdoesn't maintain insertion order, but sincevalueMapis only used for lookup and removal bytargetItemkey, the ordering change should not affect behavior.
78-90: LGTM! Backward-compatible constructor delegation.The existing constructor now delegates to the new constructor with
ParallelValidationConfig.SEQUENTIAL, preserving backward compatibility while enabling the new parallel validation feature.
92-106: LGTM! Well-documented new constructor.The new constructor with
ParallelValidationConfigparameter is properly documented with Javadoc including@paramtags for both parameters, following the Javadoc style guide requirements.
691-697: LGTM! Correct thread-safe pattern for lazy list initialization.Using
computeIfAbsentwithCollections.synchronizedListensures thread-safe initialization of the key reference lists. The synchronized list wrapper ensures thread-safe additions when multiple threads add to the same list.
855-858: LGTM! Thread-safe ValueStatus initialization.Using
computeIfAbsentensures that only oneValueStatusinstance is created pertargetItem, even with concurrent access from multiple threads.
945-1051: LGTM! Comprehensive thread-safety implementation in ValueStatus.The thread-safety measures are well-designed:
volatilefields (allowOthers,extensible) ensure visibility across threads- Synchronized list for
constraintsensures thread-safe additions- Synchronized
registerAllowedValuesmethod protects state updates- Snapshot pattern in
validate(lines 1016-1022) correctly captures state under lock before processingThe
@SuppressWarnings("PMD.AvoidUsingVolatile")annotation is appropriately justified with a comment.
1056-1059: LGTM! Clear constant definition.
PARALLEL_THRESHOLDis well-named and documented. The value of 4 aligns with the design decision mentioned in the PR objectives.
1127-1132: LGTM! Clear parallel vs. sequential traversal logic.The conditional logic correctly:
- Checks if parallel config is enabled AND the item has enough children to benefit
- In parallel mode: visits flags sequentially, then model children in parallel
- Falls back to
super.visitAssemblyfor sequential processing
1137-1146: LGTM! Simple and effective parallelization check.The
shouldParallelizemethod correctly determines whether an assembly item has enough model children to benefit from parallel processing by checking againstPARALLEL_THRESHOLD.
1156-1191: LGTM! Well-implemented parallel traversal with proper error handling.The implementation correctly:
- Collects children to a list before parallel processing (avoiding concurrent modification)
- Creates isolated
subContext()for each parallel task (line 1168) to ensure thread-safe execution stacks- Waits for all futures and properly handles exceptions:
- Unwraps
ExecutionExceptionand rethrows the cause- Handles
InterruptedExceptionby setting interrupt flag- Cancels remaining futures on any exception
The comments (lines 1168, 1175) helpfully explain the thread-safety approach.
1199-1205: LGTM! Proper cleanup on error.Canceling remaining futures when an exception occurs is good practice to avoid leaving tasks running unnecessarily.
1127-1129: Visitation order is correct and matches parent class behavior.In both parallel and sequential modes, flags are visited sequentially before model children are processed. Parallel mode visits flags (line 1128) before delegating to
visitChildrenParallel(line 1129), which parallelizes only the model children phase—maintaining the same visitation order as sequential mode viasuper.visitAssembly().
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454-466: Resource leak: ParallelValidationConfig is not closed when it owns an internal executor.When
threadCount > 1,ParallelValidationConfig.withThreads()creates a config that owns an internal executor (perrelevant_code_snippets). This config is passed toDefaultConstraintValidatorbut never closed, causing the thread pool to leak.The caller of
newValidator()has no way to close the config since it's not exposed.🔎 Suggested approach
Consider one of these solutions:
- Return a closeable validator wrapper that closes the config on close:
// Create a validator that closes its config when closed return new AutoCloseableConstraintValidator( new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler, parallelConfig), parallelConfig);
- Document that the caller must close the returned validator if it implements AutoCloseable:
// Ensure DefaultConstraintValidator implements AutoCloseable and closes parallelConfig
- Pass config ownership to the validator so it closes when validation completes.
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core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfigTest.java (1)
31-36: Use try-with-resources to ensure cleanup on test failure.If the assertion on line 34 fails,
config.close()won't execute, potentially leaving the executor unshut.🔎 Suggested improvement
@Test void testWithThreadsFourIsParallel() { - ParallelValidationConfig config = ParallelValidationConfig.withThreads(4); - assertTrue(config.isParallel()); - config.close(); + try (ParallelValidationConfig config = ParallelValidationConfig.withThreads(4)) { + assertTrue(config.isParallel()); + } }PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/PRD.md (1)
118-131: Minor inconsistency: Method name differs from implementation.The PRD shows
getOrCreateExecutor()(line 124) andshutdownInternalExecutor()(line 130), but the actual implementation usesgetExecutor()andclose()per the relevant code snippets.Consider updating the PRD to match the implemented API for consistency.
core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java (3)
57-58: PreferassertNotNullfor null checks.Using
assertNotNull(executor)is more idiomatic and provides a clearer error message thanassertTrue(executor != null).🔎 Suggested fix
- assertTrue(executor != null, "Executor should be created"); + assertNotNull(executor, "Executor should be created");Add import:
import static org.junit.jupiter.api.Assertions.assertNotNull;
65-78: Test creates unused validators and uses no-op assertion.The validators on lines 70 and 73-74 are created but never used (likely triggering unused variable warnings). The
assertTrue(true)assertion on line 77 provides no verification value.Consider either:
- Suppressing unused warnings if the intent is just to verify construction succeeds
- Adding meaningful assertions on the validators
🔎 Suggested improvement
@Test +@SuppressWarnings("PMD.UnusedLocalVariable") void testSequentialValidationBackwardCompatibility() { FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler handler = new FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler(); // Old constructor should still work - DefaultConstraintValidator validator = new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler); + assertDoesNotThrow(() -> new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler), + "Legacy constructor should not throw"); // New constructor with SEQUENTIAL config should also work - DefaultConstraintValidator validator2 = new DefaultConstraintValidator( - handler, ParallelValidationConfig.SEQUENTIAL); - - // Both should work without errors - assertTrue(true, "Both constructors should work"); + assertDoesNotThrow(() -> new DefaultConstraintValidator(handler, ParallelValidationConfig.SEQUENTIAL), + "SEQUENTIAL config constructor should not throw"); }
126-133: Consider awaiting termination after executor shutdown.The executor is shut down but the test doesn't wait for termination. While unlikely to cause issues in practice, adding
awaitTerminationensures clean thread cleanup between tests.🔎 Suggested improvement
startLatch.countDown(); // Start all threads simultaneously assertTrue(doneLatch.await(30, TimeUnit.SECONDS), "Threads should complete within timeout"); executor.shutdown(); + executor.awaitTermination(5, TimeUnit.SECONDS); assertEquals(0, errorMessages.size(), "No errors should occur during concurrent access. Errors: " + errorMessages);core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (1)
1137-1146: Consider short-circuit evaluation forshouldParallelize.
item.modelItems().count()iterates the entire stream just to compare against a threshold. For large assemblies this is wasteful.🔎 Proposed short-circuit optimization
private boolean shouldParallelize(@NonNull IAssemblyNodeItem item) { - return item.modelItems().count() >= PARALLEL_THRESHOLD; + return item.modelItems().limit(PARALLEL_THRESHOLD).count() >= PARALLEL_THRESHOLD; }PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/implementation-plan.md (2)
218-226: Implementation plan usesFixedThreadPoolbut actual implementation usesForkJoinPool.The plan shows
Executors.newFixedThreadPool(threadCount)(line 221), but the actualParallelValidationConfig.javausesForkJoinPoolto avoid deadlock with nested parallelism. Consider updating the plan to reflect the final implementation choice.
1067-1078: Exception types in plan differ from implementation.The plan shows throwing
ConstraintValidationExceptionfor errors and interruptions (lines 1073, 1077-1078), but the actual implementation throwsIllegalStateException. Either update the plan to match the implementation, or reconsider the exception types in the code.
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1-84: LGTM! Comprehensive test coverage for ParallelValidationConfig.Tests cover key scenarios: sequential mode, parallel mode, invalid arguments, executor lifecycle, and ownership semantics. Method names are descriptive per coding guidelines.
databind/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/databind/IBindingContext.java (1)
27-27: LGTM for import addition.Import correctly added for the new
ParallelValidationConfigclass.PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/PRD.md (1)
1-473: Well-structured PRD with comprehensive design coverage.The document thoroughly covers thread-safety analysis, API design, parallel traversal mechanism, and testing strategy. The cancellation of remaining futures on exception (lines 341-347) addresses the past review feedback appropriately.
core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java (1)
44-60: Good use of try-with-resources for ParallelValidationConfig.The test correctly uses try-with-resources to ensure the parallel config is closed, preventing executor leaks.
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler.java (4)
44-47: LGTM! Thread-safe collection and atomic reference correctly implemented.The change from
LinkedListtoConcurrentLinkedQueueand fromLeveltoAtomicReference<Level>properly enables concurrent access. This aligns with the PRD's thread-safety design.
70-75: Thread-safe highest severity tracking looks correct.The
updateAndGetwith ordinal comparison ensures atomic updates without races. The pattern correctly preserves the highest severity seen across concurrent findings.
51-56: Sorting on everygetFindings()call may be inefficient for repeated calls.The current implementation sorts findings on each call. While this is typically fine (validation results are usually retrieved once), if
getFindings()is called repeatedly, consider caching the sorted result.For now, this is acceptable since the method is primarily called once after validation completes.
36-37: Documentation updated to reflect thread-safety guarantee.Good addition of the thread-safety note in the class Javadoc, aligning with the new concurrent implementation.
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (2)
1-56: Well-structured configuration class with proper thread-safety.The double-checked locking pattern with
volatileis correctly implemented. UsingForkJoinPoolfor the internal executor is a good choice to avoid deadlock with nested parallelism in the constraint validation tree.
137-156: Proper shutdown handling with interrupt preservation.The close method correctly handles the executor shutdown sequence with timeout, forceful shutdown fallback, and interrupt status preservation. The
ownsExecutorguard ensures external executors are not shut down.core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (4)
69-106: Thread-safe initialization and constructor chaining look good.The use of
ConcurrentHashMapforvalueMap, the newparallelConfigfield, and the constructor delegation toSEQUENTIALmode maintain backward compatibility while enabling parallel validation.
691-697: Thread-safe lazy initialization for key references.The use of
computeIfAbsentwithCollections.synchronizedListensures thread-safe initialization and concurrent adds to the list.
945-1022: Thread-safe ValueStatus implementation.The combination of
synchronizedonregisterAllowedValues,volatilefields for visibility, and taking a snapshot under lock invalidate()ensures thread-safety. The snapshot pattern allows validation to proceed without holding the lock.
1156-1191: Parallel traversal implementation is correct; verify exception type choice.The parallel traversal correctly:
- Creates per-child subContexts for isolation
- Waits for all futures and propagates exceptions
- Cancels remaining futures on failure
- Preserves interrupt status
However, wrapping checked exceptions in
IllegalStateException(line 1185) may lose semantic meaning. Consider whetherConstraintValidationExceptionwould be more appropriate for validation errors.PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/implementation-plan.md (1)
1-11: Overall implementation plan is comprehensive and follows TDD principles.The plan clearly outlines:
- Seven incremental tasks with test-first approach
- Thread-safety mechanisms (ConcurrentHashMap, AtomicReference, synchronized lists)
- CLI integration with experimental warning
- Verification checklist
The TDD approach aligns well with coding guidelines.
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471-481: Fix grammar: Add explicit subject for clarity.Line 473 is a sentence fragment. The clause "Can be made configurable later if users request it" lacks an explicit subject.
-1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. Can be made configurable later if users request it. +1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. It can be made configurable later if users request it.
118-140: Document executor lifecycle guarantees more explicitly.The
ParallelValidationConfigclass distinguishes between internal (managed) and external (caller-owned) executors. The PRD states that internal executors are shut down after validation (line 103), but should explicitly document:
- What happens if
getOrCreateExecutor()is called on an external executor config (should return the executor unchanged).- Whether
getOrCreateExecutor()is thread-safe (must be safe to call from concurrent validation tasks).- Whether multiple calls to
getOrCreateExecutor()on an internal-executor config return the same executor instance.Add brief Javadoc notes to clarify these guarantees.
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257-262: Approve thread-safe context copying design.The per-context execution stack (moved from shared state to per-context in the copy constructor, lines 257–262) is a solid design choice. It enables proper error tracing without thread-local storage, and copying the parent's stack in each subContext preserves call chain context. This aligns well with the parallel traversal model where each task operates on an independent context.
331-355: Approve comprehensive exception handling with proper future cancellation.The parallel traversal exception handling is well-designed. It correctly:
- Catches both
ExecutionExceptionandInterruptedException- Cancels remaining futures on exception (lines 336, 343)
- Restores the interrupt flag on interruption (line 344)
- Wraps checked exceptions in
ConstraintValidationException(line 341)This addresses the resource-leak risk identified in prior reviews.
310-312: ValidatemodelItems().count()performance assumption during implementation.The
shouldParallelize()method callsitem.modelItems().count()to decide whether to parallelize. Since this is a design document, clarify during implementation whethermodelItems()returns a cached collection, an O(1) property, or a lazy stream requiring full traversal. If the latter, pre-compute or cache the count to avoid redundant work. This should be verified against the actualISequenceimplementation.
229-234: The getFindings() method is working as designed.The method correctly re-sorts findings on every call to ensure deterministic CLI output. This implementation is appropriate for the current usage pattern: findings are queried exactly once at the end of validation, making the sort overhead negligible. The concurrent queue storage supports thread-safe parallel validation. If future refactoring introduces multiple getFindings() calls within a single validation cycle, consider caching the sorted results.
Add design document and implementation plan for experimental parallel constraint validation feature with --threads CLI option. Key features: - ParallelValidationConfig for thread pool management - Thread-safe shared state in validators - Parallel sibling traversal in constraint validator - --threads N CLI option with experimental warning
- Add @throws IllegalArgumentException to withThreads() Javadoc - Add future cancellation on exception in parallel traversal to avoid resource leaks when validation fails - Fix grammar: "CLI interface" → "CLI" - Add language specifiers to code blocks
Add --threads CLI option for parallel constraint validation with configurable thread count. This is an experimental feature that enables concurrent validation of assembly children. Key changes: - Add ParallelValidationConfig for thread pool management - Make DynamicContext thread-safe with subContext() method - Make FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler thread-safe - Make DefaultConstraintValidator thread-safe with parallel traversal - Add PARALLEL_THREADS ValidationFeature - Add --threads option to validate-content CLI command When --threads > 1, a warning is displayed indicating the feature is experimental. Default behavior (--threads 1) uses sequential validation for backward compatibility.
Fixed thread pools deadlock when all threads wait for their children to complete via future.get(). ForkJoinPool handles nested parallelism via work-stealing, preventing deadlock with deeply nested structures.
- Handle NumberFormatException for non-integer values - Validate thread count is at least 1 - Provide clear error messages with INVALID_ARGUMENTS exit code
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454-466: Confirmed resource leak:ParallelValidationConfigexecutor service is never shut down.When
threadCount > 1,ParallelValidationConfig.withThreads(threadCount)creates an internalForkJoinPoolthat is owned and must be shut down viaclose(). However, the createdParallelValidationConfigis stored inDefaultConstraintValidatorbut never cleaned up because:
DefaultConstraintValidatordoes not implementAutoCloseableIConstraintValidatordoes not extendAutoCloseable- Callers of
newValidator()cannot close the returned validatorThis leaves the executor service running indefinitely. The test suite demonstrates the correct pattern (line 50 of
DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.javauses try-with-resources), but production code does not follow it.Solution: Either implement
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44-60: Consider usingassertNotNullinstead ofassertTruefor null checks.Line 58 uses
assertTrue(executor != null, ...)which is less idiomatic thanassertNotNull. Also, thejava.util.concurrent.ExecutorServiceon line 57 uses a fully-qualified name unnecessarily sinceExecutorServiceis already imported on line 28.🔎 Suggested improvement
- java.util.concurrent.ExecutorService executor = config.getExecutor(); - assertTrue(executor != null, "Executor should be created"); + ExecutorService executor = config.getExecutor(); + assertNotNull(executor, "Executor should be created");
65-78: TheassertTrue(true, ...)assertion is a no-op.This assertion always passes and doesn't verify anything. If the intent is to verify that both constructors work without throwing exceptions, the test will pass implicitly. Consider removing the assertion or replacing it with assertions that verify the validators are properly configured.
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// Both should work without errors - assertTrue(true, "Both constructors should work"); + assertNotNull(validator, "Old constructor should create validator"); + assertNotNull(validator2, "New constructor with SEQUENTIAL should create validator");
127-133: Consider addingawaitTerminationaftershutdownfor proper cleanup.While the
doneLatch.await()ensures all submitted tasks complete, callingawaitTerminationaftershutdownis a best practice for proper executor cleanup. This pattern also appears intestConcurrentAllowedValuesTracking.🔎 Suggested improvement
startLatch.countDown(); // Start all threads simultaneously assertTrue(doneLatch.await(30, TimeUnit.SECONDS), "Threads should complete within timeout"); executor.shutdown(); + assertTrue(executor.awaitTermination(5, TimeUnit.SECONDS), "Executor should terminate"); assertEquals(0, errorMessages.size(), "No errors should occur during concurrent access. Errors: " + errorMessages);core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (1)
1144-1146: Minor inefficiency: stream evaluated twice.
modelItems()is called both inshouldParallelize()(for count) and invisitChildrenParallel()(for collect). Consider caching the list to avoid evaluating the stream twice:🔎 Proposed optimization
private void visitChildrenParallel( @NonNull IAssemblyNodeItem item, @NonNull DynamicContext context) { ExecutorService executor = parallelConfig.getExecutor(); List<? extends IModelNodeItem<?, ?>> children = item.modelItems() .collect(Collectors.toList()); + + // Already checked threshold in shouldParallelize, but guard against empty + if (children.size() < PARALLEL_THRESHOLD) { + // Fall back to sequential if stream was consumed differently + for (IModelNodeItem<?, ?> child : children) { + child.accept(this, context); + } + return; + }Alternatively, refactor
shouldParallelizeto return the collected list or use a single path that checks after collection.Also applies to: 1161-1162
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473-473: Minor grammar improvement.Add subject "It" for a complete sentence.
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core/src/test/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java (1)
249-267: Reflection-based testing is acceptable here for thread-safety verification.Using reflection to test the private
validateIndexHasKeymethod is appropriate for verifying thread-safety of internal data structure operations. The test correctly documents its purpose.PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/implementation-plan.md (2)
218-226: Implementation plan usesExecutors.newFixedThreadPoolbut actual code usesForkJoinPool.The plan on line 221 shows using
Executors.newFixedThreadPool, but according to theParallelValidationConfig.javarelevant code snippet (lines 30-156), the actual implementation usesForkJoinPoolto avoid deadlocks with nested parallelism. Consider updating the plan to match the actual implementation for consistency.
1-11: Well-structured implementation plan following TDD principles.The plan provides a comprehensive task breakdown with clear steps for each component. The TDD approach (write tests first, verify they fail, implement, verify they pass) aligns with the coding guidelines.
metaschema-cli/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/cli/commands/AbstractValidateContentCommand.java (2)
113-121: LGTM! The--threadsoption is well-defined.The option is appropriately configured with a clear description noting the experimental status. The default of 1 (sequential) maintains backward compatibility.
296-320: Input validation is comprehensive and addresses the previous review feedback.The code properly handles:
- Non-numeric input with
NumberFormatException- Invalid values (< 1) with clear error messages
- Experimental warning when
threadCount > 1The implementation correctly only sets the
PARALLEL_THREADSconfiguration when the thread count is greater than 1, avoiding unnecessary configuration for the default sequential case.core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/FindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler.java (3)
44-47: Thread-safe data structures are correctly chosen.Using
ConcurrentLinkedQueuefor findings andAtomicReference<Level>for highest severity tracking provides proper thread-safety for concurrent additions without requiring explicit synchronization.
49-56: Sorting on eachgetFindings()call ensures deterministic output.The implementation correctly sorts findings by metapath to provide consistent output regardless of the order in which findings are added during parallel validation. Using
Collectors.toUnmodifiableList()prevents external modification.Note: If
getFindings()is called frequently on large finding sets, consider caching the sorted result. However, for the typical use case (called once after validation completes), this implementation is appropriate.
70-75: Atomic update pattern for highest severity is correctly implemented.The
updateAndGetwith ordinal comparison ensures thread-safe updates to the highest severity level without race conditions. This pattern correctly handles concurrent updates from multiple threads.core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/ParallelValidationConfig.java (1)
1-157: Well-designed thread-safe configuration class.The implementation demonstrates good practices:
- Correct use of volatile + double-checked locking for lazy initialization
- Proper ownership semantics (internal vs external executor)
- Clean shutdown with timeout and interrupt handling
- Complete Javadoc coverage on public/protected members
The class correctly implements the two modes of operation and handles edge cases appropriately.
core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (5)
78-106: New constructor with parallel configuration is well-integrated.The backward-compatible constructor correctly delegates to
SEQUENTIAL, preserving existing behavior. The new constructor properly stores the parallel configuration for use during validation.
691-697: Thread-safe lazy initialization of key reference lists.Good use of
computeIfAbsentwithsynchronizedListwrapper. This pattern correctly handles the concurrent map + list scenario where both the map operation and subsequent list mutations must be thread-safe.
945-1051: Thread-safe ValueStatus implementation with proper synchronization.Good design choices:
synchronizedonregisterAllowedValuesensures atomic constraint registration- Snapshot pattern in
validate()avoids holding lock during potentially long validation- Volatile fields ensure visibility for the snapshot reads
The combination of synchronized access for writes and snapshot for reads is an appropriate pattern for this use case.
1174-1191: Robust exception handling with proper cleanup.Good implementation:
- Cancels remaining futures on any exception to prevent wasted work
- Preserves interrupt flag with
Thread.currentThread().interrupt()- Unwraps
RuntimeExceptionto preserve original exception type- Uses
IllegalStateExceptionfor non-runtime exceptions (acceptable deviation from PRD'sConstraintValidationException)
1199-1205: Clean future cancellation implementation.The
!future.isDone()check before cancel is a good optimization to avoid unnecessary cancellation attempts on already-completed futures.PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/PRD.md (1)
1-481: Comprehensive and well-structured design document.The PRD provides excellent coverage of:
- Clear goals and non-goals
- Thread contention analysis with solutions
- API design with code examples
- Execution flow visualization
- Testing strategy and success metrics
- Risk analysis with mitigations
The document serves as valuable reference for understanding the parallel validation architecture.
…rrors - Use ExceptionUtils.wrap() pattern for checked exception handling - Align PRD method names with implementation (getExecutor, close) - Use AutoCloseable/try-with-resources pattern in CLI example
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1113-1135: MissinghandleAllowedValuescall for assembly items.The
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// Parallel or sequential child traversal if (parallelConfig.isParallel() && shouldParallelize(item)) { visitFlags(item, effectiveContext); visitChildrenParallel(item, effectiveContext); } else { super.visitAssembly(item, effectiveContext); } + handleAllowedValues(item, context); return null;
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474-474: Minor: Incomplete sentence structure.Per static analysis, "Can be made configurable later if users request it." is missing a subject. Consider rewording to: "This value can be made configurable later if users request it."
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-1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. Can be made configurable later if users request it. +1. **PARALLEL_THRESHOLD**: Fixed at 4 (not configurable). This avoids complexity and provides a reasonable default. This value can be made configurable later if users request it.
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📚 Learning: 2025-12-19T04:01:37.408Z
Learnt from: david-waltermire
Repo: metaschema-framework/metaschema-java PR: 550
File: core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/metapath/format/JsonPointerFormatter.java:56-100
Timestamp: 2025-12-19T04:01:37.408Z
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core/src/main/java/gov/nist/secauto/metaschema/core/model/constraint/DefaultConstraintValidator.java (7)
54-79: LGTM! Thread-safe data structures and imports are appropriate.The use of
ConcurrentHashMapforvalueMapand the addition of concurrency imports align well with the parallel validation requirements. The updated Javadoc correctly documents the thread-safety guarantees.
81-106: LGTM! Backward-compatible constructor pattern.The delegation pattern preserves backward compatibility while enabling parallel configuration. Both constructors have proper Javadoc with
@paramtags as required by the coding guidelines.
691-697: LGTM! Thread-safe lazy initialization pattern.The use of
computeIfAbsentwithCollections.synchronizedListis the correct pattern for thread-safe map value initialization when values need concurrent modification.
855-858: LGTM! Correct use ofcomputeIfAbsentfor thread-safe value status tracking.
945-1051: Well-designed thread-safeValueStatusclass.The combination of:
synchronizedmethod forregisterAllowedValues(mutation)volatilefields for visibility across threads- Snapshot-based reading in
validate()under synchronizationThis is a sound pattern that ensures thread-safe state management while avoiding holding locks during the validation logic itself.
1156-1191: LGTM! Well-implemented parallel child traversal.The implementation correctly:
- Creates isolated
subContextfor each parallel task- Waits for all futures before returning
- Cancels remaining futures on exception (as requested in previous review)
- Properly restores the interrupt flag on
InterruptedException- Unwraps and rethrows the original exception cause
1193-1205: LGTM! Proper future cancellation implementation.PRDs/20251217-parallel-constraint-validation/PRD.md (2)
126-142: PRD method names now align with implementation.The
getExecutor()andclose()method signatures now correctly match the actualParallelValidationConfigimplementation, addressing the previous review comment about inconsistency.
338-349: Exception handling now consistent between PRD and implementation.The PRD's exception handling pattern (rethrow
RuntimeExceptioncauses, wrap others inConstraintValidationException) matches the implementation inDefaultConstraintValidator.visitChildrenParallel()(lines 1179-1189). The previous concern aboutIllegalStateExceptionvsConstraintValidationExceptionappears to be resolved.
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Summary
Adds experimental parallel constraint validation with a
--threads NCLI option. When enabled, sibling nodes are validated concurrently using a ForkJoinPool, potentially improving validation performance on large documents with multi-core systems.Changes
New Files
ParallelValidationConfig.java- Thread pool management with lazy initialization and proper lifecycleParallelValidationConfigTest.java- Unit tests for configurationDefaultConstraintValidatorThreadSafetyTest.java- Concurrency testsFindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandlerTest.java- Thread-safety testsDynamicContextTest.java- Execution stack isolation testsPRDs/20251217-parallel-validation/- Design document and implementation planModified Files
DynamicContext.java- Thread-safe with per-context execution stacksDefaultConstraintValidator.java- Parallel sibling traversalFindingCollectingConstraintValidationHandler.java- Thread-safe findings collectionValidationFeature.java- AddedPARALLEL_THREADSfeatureIBindingContext.java- Read parallel config from validation featuresAbstractValidateContentCommand.java- Added--threadsCLI optionKey Design Decisions
--threads > 1Thread Safety Approach
ConcurrentHashMapfor shared state (valueMap,availableDocuments,letVariableMap)ConcurrentLinkedQueuefor findings collectionAtomicReferencefor highest severity trackingsubContext())Usage
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