refactor: block serialisation and addition of tests #47
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dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/coinbase.rs (1)
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126-141: Consider adding edge cases to the test suite.While the current tests verify basic functionality and the size changes, consider adding test cases for:
- Maximum value for
best_cl_heightto verify compact size encoding handles large numbers correctly- Different
best_cl_heightvalues that would result in different compact size lengthsExample test cases to add:
// Test maximum height let payload = CoinbasePayload { height: 1000, version: 3, // ... other fields same as current test ... best_cl_height: Some(0xFFFFFFFF), // Max u32 value // ... remaining fields ... }; // Test height requiring different compact size lengths let test_heights = vec![0xFC, 0xFD, 0xFFFF, 0xFFFFFF]; for height in test_heights { let payload = CoinbasePayload { // ... same fields ... best_cl_height: Some(height), // ... remaining fields ... }; // ... size assertions ... }dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/quorum_commitment.rs (2)
74-74: Simplify length calculation forsignersYou can replace
self.signers.iter().len()withself.signers.len()for clarity and potential performance benefits, aslen()is more direct and avoids creating an iterator.Apply this diff:
len += write_compact_size(w, self.signers.len() as u32)?; -len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.signers.as_slice(), self.signers.iter().len())?; +len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.signers.as_slice(), self.signers.len())?;
76-76: Simplify length calculation forvalid_membersSimilarly, replace
self.valid_members.iter().len()withself.valid_members.len()to make the code more concise.Apply this diff:
len += write_compact_size(w, self.valid_members.len() as u32)?; -len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.valid_members.as_slice(), self.valid_members.iter().len())?; +len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.valid_members.as_slice(), self.valid_members.len())?;dash/src/consensus/encode.rs (3)
1417-1460: Expand Tests to Cover Non-Minimal Encodings intest_compact_size_round_tripWhile the
test_compact_size_round_tripfunction tests valid round-trip serialization and deserialization, it doesn't test handling of non-minimal encodings.Consider adding test cases to verify that
read_compact_sizecorrectly rejects non-minimal encodings:#[test] fn test_compact_size_non_minimal_encodings() { // Non-minimal encoding: value 252 encoded with 3 bytes instead of 1 let data = vec![0xFD, 0xFC, 0x00]; let mut cursor = Cursor::new(&data); assert!(read_compact_size(&mut cursor).is_err()); // Non-minimal encoding: value 65535 encoded with 5 bytes instead of 3 let data = vec![0xFE, 0xFF, 0xFF, 0x00, 0x00]; let mut cursor = Cursor::new(&data); assert!(read_compact_size(&mut cursor).is_err()); }
35-35: Remove Unused ImportThe import statement
use std::io::Write;appears redundant because the traitWriteis already imported throughuse crate::io::{self, Cursor, Read};. This may lead to confusion or warnings about unused imports.Consider removing the redundant import:
-use std::io::Write;
1417-1515: Add Edge Case Tests fortest_fixed_bitset_round_tripThe
test_fixed_bitset_round_tripfunction covers several cases but could include more edge cases, such as whensizeis not a multiple of 8, or whenbitscontains alltrueor allfalsevalues.Consider adding the following test cases:
// Case where size is not a multiple of 8 and bits are all true let bits = vec![true; 13]; let size = 13; ... // Case where bits are all false let bits = vec![false; 20]; let size = 20; ...
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dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/coinbase.rs (4)
26-26: LGTM: Import addition aligns with serialization refactoring.
The addition of compact size utilities from the consensus module is appropriate for the serialization changes.
47-48: LGTM: Size calculation improved with compact size encoding.
The size calculation now correctly accounts for variable-length encoding of best_cl_height using compact_size_len, making the serialization more space-efficient.
Also applies to: 52-56
71-71: LGTM: Encoding logic updated consistently.
The encoding now uses write_compact_size for best_cl_height, maintaining consistency with the size calculation changes while preserving proper error handling.
99-99: LGTM: Decoding logic updated symmetrically.
The decoding now uses read_compact_size for best_cl_height, maintaining symmetry with the encoding changes.
dash/src/blockdata/block.rs (2)
483-483: LGTM!
The updated hex value for work_bytes is correctly formatted and matches the expected size.
496-498: Please verify the test values.
The updated test values raise some concerns:
- The time value (1730283725) corresponds to a date in 2024, which seems unusually far in the future.
- The difficulty values (0 and 0.0037...) are unusually low for a blockchain block.
Could you please verify these values against the actual block data to ensure they are correct?
Also applies to: 504-505
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Let me gather more context about this test case to understand if these values are from actual block data.
Let me check the test data source to understand if these values are from actual test vectors.
Let me check the actual test data being used in this specific test case.
Based on the gathered context, I can now provide a final response:
The test values appear to be from actual block data and are correct
The test is validating block deserialization using real block data, where:
- The timestamp (1730283725) and other values are part of a complete test vector that includes matching prevhash, merkle root, and work values
- The low difficulty is consistent with the provided work value (0x...f7b6f1) in the test
- The test is properly structured to verify block header field serialization/deserialization
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dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/quorum_commitment.rs (3)
26-26: Imports for serialization utilities are appropriate
The added imports from consensus::encode are necessary for handling the encoding and decoding of compact sizes and fixed bitsets.
173-174: Verify lengths of signers and valid_members in test case
In this test case, signers has a length of 5, while valid_members has a length of 4. If these vectors are meant to be of the same length to represent quorum members consistently, this discrepancy might cause issues during serialization and deserialization.
195-196: Verify lengths of signers and valid_members in test case
Here, signers has a length of 7, and valid_members has a length of 6. Ensure that differing lengths are acceptable in the context of quorum commitments, or adjust the test cases to reflect intended usage.
dash/src/consensus/encode.rs (1)
908-931: Handle Unexpected EOF Gracefully in read_compact_size
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| pub signers: Vec<bool>, | ||
| pub valid_members: Vec<bool>, |
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Potential issues with Vec<bool> usage
Using Vec<bool> can lead to unexpected behaviors due to its internal bit-packing optimization. Consider using the bitvec crate's BitVec type for more robust and explicit bitset handling, or ensure that all operations account for the specifics of Vec<bool>.
dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/quorum_commitment.rs
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dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/quorum_commitment.rs (2)
73-76: Optimize length calculations in encoding.The
.iter().len()calls are redundant asVecalready implements thelen()method directly.Apply this diff to optimize the code:
-len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.signers.as_slice(), self.signers.iter().len())?; +len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.signers.as_slice(), self.signers.len())?; -len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.valid_members.as_slice(), self.valid_members.iter().len())?; +len += write_fixed_bitset(w, self.valid_members.as_slice(), self.valid_members.len())?;
163-206: Enhance test coverage.While the size calculation tests are good, consider adding:
- Encoding/decoding roundtrip tests to verify data integrity
- Error case tests (e.g., invalid sizes, malformed input)
Would you like me to provide example test cases?
dash/src/consensus/encode.rs (3)
908-945: Consider using the custom Error type for consistency.The function returns
io::Result<u32>while other similar functions in this file use the customErrortype. Consider changing the return type toResult<u32, Error>for consistency.-pub fn read_compact_size<R: Read + ?Sized>(r: &mut R) -> io::Result<u32> { +pub fn read_compact_size<R: Read + ?Sized>(r: &mut R) -> Result<u32, Error> { let mut marker = [0u8; 1]; - r.read_exact(&mut marker)?; + r.read_exact(&mut marker).map_err(Error::Io)?; match marker[0] { 0xFD => { let mut buf = [0u8; 2]; - r.read_exact(&mut buf)?; + r.read_exact(&mut buf).map_err(Error::Io)?; let value = u16::from_le_bytes(buf) as u32; if value < 0xFD { - return Err(io::Error::new( - io::ErrorKind::InvalidData, - "Non-minimal compact size encoding", - )); + return Err(Error::NonMinimalVarInt); } Ok(value) }
966-978: Style and conciseness improvements suggested.The function has inconsistent spacing in else clauses and could be more concise.
pub fn compact_size_len(value: u32) -> usize { - let mut size: usize = 0; - if value < 253 { - size += 1; - } - else if value < 65536 { - size += 3; - } - else { - size += 5; - } - size + if value < 253 { + 1 + } else if value < 65536 { + 3 + } else { + 5 + } }
1007-1035: Add documentation about bits.len() < size behavior.The function correctly handles cases where
bits.len()is less thansize, but this behavior should be documented.Add a doc comment explaining that remaining bits are implicitly false:
+/// Writes a fixed-size bitset to a writer. +/// +/// # Arguments +/// * `w` - The writer to write to +/// * `bits` - The bits to write +/// * `size` - The size of the bitset +/// +/// If `bits.len()` is less than `size`, the remaining bits are treated as false. +/// +/// # Returns +/// The number of bytes written pub fn write_fixed_bitset<W: Write + ?Sized>(w: &mut W, bits: &[bool], size: usize) -> io::Result<usize> {
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dash/src/blockdata/transaction/special_transaction/quorum_commitment.rs (3)
26-26: LGTM: Import changes are appropriate.
The new imports for compact size and fixed bitset functions align with the refactoring changes.
39-40: Consider using bitvec crate instead of Vec<bool>.
51-54: LGTM: Size calculation is accurate.
The size calculation correctly accounts for both the compact size and fixed bitset lengths of the boolean vectors.
dash/src/consensus/encode.rs (4)
947-964: LGTM!
The implementation correctly handles different size ranges with proper byte ordering and clear comments.
980-1005: LGTM!
The implementation correctly handles size validation and bit manipulation, with proper memory allocation limits.
1037-1043: LGTM!
The implementation correctly calculates the required bytes for the bitset with clear variable naming.
1447-1545: LGTM! Comprehensive test coverage.
The test suite provides thorough coverage of both normal cases and edge cases, with well-organized test cases and proper round-trip testing.
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dash/src/consensus/encode.rs (5)
908-945: Consider adding documentation for the compact size format.The
read_compact_sizefunction implements Bitcoin's compact size encoding format but lacks documentation explaining the encoding rules. This makes it harder for maintainers to understand the implementation details.Add documentation explaining the encoding format:
/// Reads a variable-length compact size integer from the reader. /// The format is: /// - For values 0..252: 1 byte encoding the value directly /// - For values 253..65535: 3 bytes (0xFD followed by the value as uint16_t) /// - For values 65536..4294967295: 5 bytes (0xFE followed by the value as uint32_t) /// - For values >4294967295: Returns error (0xFF marker not supported for u32) pub fn read_compact_size<R: Read + ?Sized>(r: &mut R) -> io::Result<u32>
947-964: Add error handling for buffer write failures.The
write_compact_sizefunction assumes all writes will succeed but should handle potential buffer overflow errors more explicitly.Consider wrapping multiple writes in a helper function:
pub fn write_compact_size<W: Write + ?Sized>(w: &mut W, value: u32) -> io::Result<usize> { + fn write_all_or_err<W: Write + ?Sized>(w: &mut W, data: &[u8]) -> io::Result<()> { + w.write_all(data).map_err(|e| { + io::Error::new( + io::ErrorKind::Other, + format!("Failed to write compact size: {}", e) + ) + }) + } + let bytes_written = if value < 253 { - w.write_all(&[value as u8])?; + write_all_or_err(w, &[value as u8])?; 1 } else if value <= 0xFFFF { - w.write_all(&[0xFDu8])?; - w.write_all(&(value as u16).to_le_bytes())?; + write_all_or_err(w, &[0xFDu8])?; + write_all_or_err(w, &(value as u16).to_le_bytes())?; 3 } else { - w.write_all(&[0xFEu8])?; - w.write_all(&value.to_le_bytes())?; + write_all_or_err(w, &[0xFEu8])?; + write_all_or_err(w, &value.to_le_bytes())?; 5 }; Ok(bytes_written) }
980-1005: Consider using SIMD operations for bit unpacking.The bit unpacking operation in
read_fixed_bitsetcould benefit from SIMD optimizations when handling large bitsets.Consider adding a fast path for architectures supporting SIMD:
#[cfg(target_arch = "x86_64")] use std::arch::x86_64::*; pub fn read_fixed_bitset<R: Read + ?Sized>(r: &mut R, size: usize) -> std::io::Result<Vec<bool>> { // ... existing size validation ... #[cfg(target_arch = "x86_64")] { if size >= 128 && is_x86_feature_detected!("avx2") { return read_fixed_bitset_simd(r, size); } } // ... existing implementation ... }
1454-1495: Add fuzz testing for compact size encoding.While the test coverage is good, adding fuzz testing would help identify edge cases and potential security issues.
Add a fuzz test target:
#[cfg(feature = "fuzzing")] pub fn fuzz_compact_size_roundtrip(data: &[u8]) { if let Ok(mut cursor) = Cursor::new(data) { if let Ok(value) = read_compact_size(&mut cursor) { let mut write_buf = Vec::new(); if let Ok(written) = write_compact_size(&mut write_buf, value) { let mut read_cursor = Cursor::new(&write_buf); assert_eq!(read_compact_size(&mut read_cursor).unwrap(), value); assert_eq!(written, write_buf.len()); } } } }
1498-1560: Add test cases for concurrent access.The test suite should include cases that verify thread safety when these functions are used concurrently.
Add concurrent testing:
#[test] fn test_concurrent_bitset_operations() { use std::sync::Arc; use std::thread; let bits = Arc::new(vec![true, false, true; 100]); let mut handles = vec![]; for _ in 0..4 { let bits = Arc::clone(&bits); handles.push(thread::spawn(move || { let mut buffer = Vec::new(); write_fixed_bitset(&mut buffer, &bits, bits.len()).unwrap(); let read_bits = read_fixed_bitset(&mut Cursor::new(&buffer), bits.len()).unwrap(); assert_eq!(&*bits, &read_bits); })); } for handle in handles { handle.join().unwrap(); } }
| pub fn write_fixed_bitset<W: Write + ?Sized>(w: &mut W, bits: &[bool], size: usize) -> io::Result<usize> { | ||
| if bits.len() < size { | ||
| return Err(io::Error::new( | ||
| io::ErrorKind::InvalidInput, | ||
| "Bits length is less than the specified size", | ||
| )); | ||
| } | ||
| // Define a reasonable maximum size to prevent excessive memory allocation | ||
| const MAX_BITSET_SIZE: usize = 1_000_000; | ||
| if size > MAX_BITSET_SIZE { | ||
| return Err(io::Error::new( | ||
| io::ErrorKind::InvalidInput, | ||
| "Bitset size exceeds maximum allowed value", | ||
| )); | ||
| } | ||
| // Calculate the number of bytes needed to represent 'size' bits | ||
| let num_bytes = (size + 7) / 8; | ||
| let mut bytes = vec![0u8; num_bytes]; | ||
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| // Determine the minimum size to handle cases where bits.len() < size | ||
| let ms = std::cmp::min(size, bits.len()); | ||
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| // Pack the bits into the byte buffer | ||
| for p in 0..ms { | ||
| if bits[p] { | ||
| bytes[p / 8] |= 1 << (p % 8); | ||
| } | ||
| } | ||
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| // Write the bytes to the writer | ||
| w.write_all(&bytes)?; | ||
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| // Return the number of bytes written | ||
| Ok(bytes.len()) | ||
| } |
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion
Add validation for maximum byte size.
While the function validates the maximum number of bits, it should also validate the maximum byte size to prevent integer overflow in the allocation.
pub fn write_fixed_bitset<W: Write + ?Sized>(w: &mut W, bits: &[bool], size: usize) -> io::Result<usize> {
// ... existing validation ...
+ let num_bytes = (size + 7) / 8;
+ if num_bytes > MAX_VEC_SIZE {
+ return Err(io::Error::new(
+ io::ErrorKind::InvalidInput,
+ "Bitset byte size exceeds maximum allowed value",
+ ));
+ }
- let num_bytes = (size + 7) / 8;
// ... rest of implementation ...
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