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stop double-buffering #1643

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Description

Since we dropped Go 1.20 support, we do not need double buffering.

This pull request stop double buffering and simplify buffer implementation a lot.

Fix #1435

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  • Code compiles correctly
  • Created tests which fail without the change (if possible)
  • All tests passing
  • Extended the README / documentation, if necessary
  • Added myself / the copyright holder to the AUTHORS file

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • New Features

    • Enhanced buffer management by simplifying to a single reusable buffer, improving efficiency.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Streamlined the Close method in the MySQL rows handling to eliminate unnecessary buffer operations, ensuring cleaner resource management.
    • Improved handling of data buffers during the execution of prepared statements, allowing for more efficient buffer reuse.

These updates enhance the overall performance and reliability of the application.

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Walkthrough

The pull request introduces significant changes to the buffer struct in buffer.go, transitioning from a double-buffering scheme to a single cachedBuf for improved buffer management. The dbuf and flipcnt fields have been removed, and various methods have been updated to reflect this new structure. Additionally, the Close method in rows.go has been simplified by eliminating the buffer flip operation, streamlining the cleanup process without altering the core functionality of the mysqlRows struct.

Changes

File Change Summary
buffer.go Updated buffer struct to use a single cachedBuf, removed dbuf and flipcnt, modified methods to accommodate new buffer logic.
rows.go Simplified Close method in mysqlRows struct by removing buffer flip logic during cleanup.
packets.go Modified writeExecutePacket method in mysqlStmt to streamline buffer handling during execution of prepared statements.

Assessment against linked issues

Objective Addressed Explanation
Revert double buffering (#1435)

Possibly related PRs

  • Reduce "busy buffer" logs #1641: The changes in this PR involve the busy method of the buffer struct, which is directly related to the modifications made in the main PR where the logic of the busy method was updated to reflect the new single-buffer approach.

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Actionable comments posted: 3

🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (2)
buffer.go (2)

26-27: Clarify Buffer Field Comments for Better Readability

The comments for the buf and cachedBuf fields can be improved for clarity. Consider updating them to provide more context about their usage.

Suggested change:

- buf       []byte // read buffer.
- cachedBuf []byte // buffer that will be reused. len(cachedBuf) <= maxCachedBufSize.
+ buf       []byte // Current read buffer slice.
+ cachedBuf []byte // Reusable buffer for reading; maintains a max length of maxCachedBufSize.

113-124: Avoid Redundant Buffer Allocation in takeBuffer

In the takeBuffer method, when the requested length exceeds len(b.cachedBuf) but is less than maxCachedBufSize, you create a new buffer and assign it to b.cachedBuf. This could lead to unnecessary allocations if takeBuffer is called with varying sizes.

Consider adjusting the logic to reuse the existing cachedBuf when possible or to limit how often cachedBuf is reassigned.

Suggested change:

 if length <= len(b.cachedBuf) {
     return b.cachedBuf[:length], nil
 }
 
 if length < maxCachedBufSize {
-    b.cachedBuf = make([]byte, length)
-    return b.cachedBuf, nil
+    buf := make([]byte, length)
+    copy(buf, b.cachedBuf)
+    return buf, nil
 }

This way, cachedBuf remains stable, and you return a new buffer without altering the cached one.

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buffer.go (1)

146-149: Ensure Full Capacity is Returned in takeCompleteBuffer

The takeCompleteBuffer method returns b.cachedBuf, but if b.cachedBuf has been resized elsewhere, it might not have the expected capacity.

Please verify that b.cachedBuf maintains its capacity throughout its usage and that no unintended resizes occur.

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if b.busy() {
return nil, ErrBusyBuffer
}
return b.buf[:length], nil
return b.cachedBuf[:length], nil
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⚠️ Potential issue

Check for Buffer Capacity Before Slicing in takeSmallBuffer

In takeSmallBuffer, ensure that cachedBuf has sufficient capacity before slicing to prevent potential out-of-bounds errors.

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 if b.busy() {
     return nil, ErrBusyBuffer
 }
+if length > len(b.cachedBuf) {
+    return nil, ErrBadLength
+}
 
 return b.cachedBuf[:length], nil

You'll need to define ErrBadLength appropriately.

Committable suggestion skipped: line range outside the PR's diff.

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Coverage Status

coverage: 82.454% (-0.05%) from 82.508%
when pulling ef55e01 on methane:bye-double-buffer
into 9c8d6a5 on go-sql-driver:master.

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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (3)
buffer.go (3)

26-29: Document thread safety guarantees

While the field documentation is clear, consider adding a comment about thread safety guarantees of the buffer struct, especially since it's used for both reading and writing operations.

Add a comment like:

 type buffer struct {
+    // Note: buffer is not safe for concurrent use. Callers must ensure
+    // synchronization when sharing buffer instances across goroutines.
     buf       []byte // read buffer.
     cachedBuf []byte // buffer that will be reused. len(cachedBuf) <= maxCachedBufSize.

Line range hint 47-89: Several improvements needed in fill operation

  1. The buffer assignment on line 58 appears incorrect
  2. Missing input validation
  3. Buffer growth could be optimized

Consider these improvements:

 func (b *buffer) fill(need int) error {
+    if need < 0 {
+        return fmt.Errorf("negative read size: %d", need)
+    }
     dest := b.cachedBuf
     if need > len(dest) {
-        dest = make([]byte, ((need/defaultBufSize)+1)*defaultBufSize)
+        // More efficient growth: round up to power of 2
+        newSize := 1 << uint(math.Ceil(math.Log2(float64(need))))
+        dest = make([]byte, newSize)
         if len(dest) <= maxCachedBufSize {
-            b.cachedBuf = dest
+            b.cachedBuf = b.buf
         }
     }

153-156: Consider adding buffer validation and memory management

The store operation could benefit from additional safeguards:

Consider these improvements:

 func (b *buffer) store(buf []byte) {
+    // Don't store nil or empty buffers
+    if len(buf) == 0 {
+        return
+    }
     if cap(buf) <= maxCachedBufSize && cap(buf) > cap(b.cachedBuf) {
         b.cachedBuf = buf[:cap(buf)]
     }
 }

Also, consider adding a comment explaining the memory management strategy for stored buffers.

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buffer.go (4)

35-36: LGTM: Buffer initialization is correct

The initialization of cachedBuf with defaultBufSize is appropriate and aligns with the new single-buffer design.


42-42: LGTM: Clear and explicit buffer state check

The change to directly check len(b.buf) is more explicit and correctly indicates if there's unread data in the buffer.


96-105: LGTM: Efficient read implementation

The read operation is well-implemented with clear buffer management and proper documentation about buffer validity.


26-29: Verify Go 1.20 compatibility removal

Since this PR removes double buffering based on dropping Go 1.20 support, let's verify there are no remaining Go 1.20 compatibility checks.

✅ Verification successful

Go 1.20 compatibility has been properly removed

The codebase has been successfully updated to remove Go 1.20 compatibility:

  • go.mod explicitly sets Go 1.21 as minimum version
  • No Go 1.20-specific code or compatibility checks remain
  • The only Go version constraint found is for Go 1.18 in dsn_fuzz_test.go, which is unrelated to the buffer changes
  • Historical mentions in CHANGELOG.md don't affect the current implementation
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packets.go (1)

1194-1194: LGTM! Buffer error handling simplified.

The removal of error handling for mc.buf.store(data) aligns with the PR objective of eliminating double buffering. This simplification is safe as the buffer store operation cannot fail in the new single-buffer implementation.

Let's verify that all buffer error handling has been consistently updated:

✅ Verification successful

Buffer store operation correctly simplified

The verification confirms that the removal of error handling for mc.buf.store(data) is consistent with the codebase's buffer implementation. Key findings:

  • Only one instance of buf.store() exists, which is the simplified version in the PR
  • Other buffer operations (takeBuffer, readNext, etc.) maintain their error handling as they deal with I/O operations
  • The buffer is properly managed within the mysqlConn struct
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@methane methane merged commit 575e1b2 into go-sql-driver:master Dec 1, 2024
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@methane methane deleted the bye-double-buffer branch December 1, 2024 01:08
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Revert double buffering.
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