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Add Unit Test for Negative Hash Codes in HashTable and Note on TimSort Test Limitations #466
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…plementation This commit introduces a new unit test and a supporting class to validate the handling of negative hash codes within our custom HashTable implementation. Changes: Unit Test: Test_NegativeHashKey_ReturnsCorrectValue Purpose: The test ensures that the HashTable correctly handles keys with negative hash codes. This scenario is important for robustness, as real-world use cases might involve hash codes that are negative, especially when custom GetHashCode implementations are involved. Implementation: A new HashTable is instantiated with a small initial capacity (4) to ensure hash collisions and proper management of entries. The test adds a key-value pair to the HashTable where the key (NegativeHashKey) intentionally generates a negative hash code. The test then asserts that the value can be correctly retrieved using a key that generates the same negative hash code, verifying the integrity of the HashTable under these conditions. Supporting Class: NegativeHashKey Purpose: The NegativeHashKey class is designed to simulate keys that produce negative hash codes, which is essential for triggering the edge case being tested. Implementation: The class contains an integer id used to generate a negative hash code by returning the negation of id in the GetHashCode method. The Equals method is overridden to ensure correct key comparison based on the id field, allowing the HashTable to manage and compare instances of NegativeHashKey accurately.
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Could you then remove the check for To find test cases for other methods, you can do fuzz testing with random arrays and set a breakpoint in the place you want to test. When the breakpoint is hit, you can see arguments that were passed to tim sort and add a test case with these arguments. Anyway, this PR looks good and I can merge it as-is. Let me know if I need to merge it in the current state or you want to make Tim sort changes here. |
Let's keep this PR for the time, I am working on a solution but it is not ready yet |
Refactored TimSorter to introduce a TimSorterSettings class, which encapsulates configuration parameters like minMerge and minGallop. This change separates configuration concerns from the sorting logic, improving code readability, maintainability, and testability. - Introduced TimSorterSettings class with minMerge and minGallop parameters. - Updated TimSorter constructor to accept a settings object for configuration. - Enhanced testability by allowing customizable settings for different test scenarios. - Simplified TimSorter’s constructor and reduced parameter clutter. - Facilitated future scalability by allowing easy extension of configuration options. This change adheres to the Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) and improves flexibility in sorting behavior across different contexts.
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- Moved galloping logic (GallopLeft, GallopRight, LeftRun, RightRun, FinalOffset) from TimSorter to a new GallopingStrategy static class. - Simplified the code by removing the interface and making all methods static since there's no need for instance-specific behavior. - The refactored GallopingStrategy class now encapsulates galloping functionality, improving modularity and testability. - Updated TimSorter to use GallopingStrategy for gallop operations, enhancing code clarity and separation of concerns.
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I’ve done my best to improve the testability of the TimSorter class by addressing the internal state management and making parts of the code more modular and testable. This PR resolves some or most of the issues around flakiness and testability. However, I have to note that the overall complexity of the class remains high, making it difficult to understand—especially considering that this repository is intended to be educational. The current implementation, while functional, is still not very accessible for learners or contributors who may want to understand and learn from the code. Given that, while this PR improves things, we should seriously consider rewriting or refactoring the entire TimSort algorithm to make it clearer, more maintainable, and educationally valuable. I suggest addressing this after Hacktoberfest, as this PR achieves its short-term goals, but a more extensive rewrite would be better suited for a later effort. |
It's much better now indeed. If you know how to improve TimSorter, feel free to do that. |
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Description
This PR introduces a new unit test to ensure that our custom
HashTable
implementation correctly handles keys with negative hash codes. Additionally, it includes a discussion on the challenges and limitations of testing certain aspects of the TimSort algorithm due to their deep integration within the private sections of the codebase.Key Changes
Unit Test for Negative Hash Codes:
Test_NegativeHashKey_ReturnsCorrectValue
HashTable
can handle keys that generate negative hash codes, ensuring that the data structure remains robust under such conditions.NegativeHashKey
class that generates negative hash codes, adds a key-value pair to theHashTable
, and verifies that the value can be retrieved correctly using the same key.Discussion on TimSort Test Limitations:
Private Method:
FinalizeMerge(TimChunk<T> left, TimChunk<T> right, int dest)
left.Remaining == 0
should theoretically never occur if the TimSort algorithm is functioning correctly. This would imply that the left chunk has been entirely consumed before this method is called, indicating a potential bug in the merge logic or an error in the comparison method that leads to an incorrect merge sequence.Note on Coverage: Other uncovered methods in TimSort are also deeply embedded within the call chain, making it difficult to create the conditions necessary to trigger them in a controlled testing environment. Given the complexity and potential for unintended side effects, comprehensive testing of these methods would likely require a broader refactoring effort that extends beyond the scope of this PR.
Future Considerations