Add filter

[muukii]

Expecting : https://github.com/swiftlang/swift-evolution/blob/main/proposals/0494-add-is-identical-methods.md

Comparing values using Equatable is opaque in terms of computational cost.
If this proposal is passed, it will be a good way to check whether the values are different.

[claude]

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Code Review Complete ✅

Reviewed PR #76 "Add filter" - comprehensive analysis of filter functionality implementation with equality comparisons.

Todo List:

• Read repository guidelines (CLAUDE.md)
• Analyze core changes in StateGraph.swift
• Review storage abstraction changes in StorageAbstraction.swift
• Examine test modifications in NodeObserveTests.swift
• Review new test file StoredComparatorTests.swift
• Check settings changes in .claude/settings.local.json
• Provide comprehensive feedback on code quality, bugs, performance, security, and test coverage

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Review Feedback

🎯 Overall Assessment

This PR introduces filtering functionality with equality-based comparisons for Stored nodes, addressing performance concerns by preventing unnecessary recomputations when values haven't actually changed. The implementation is well-architected and aligns with Swift Evolution proposal 0494's goal of optimizing computational costs.

✅ Code Quality & Best Practices

Excellent Implementation:

• Type Safety: Proper use of generic constraints (where Value: Equatable) ensures compile-time safety
• Protocol Design: Clean _Comparator protocol abstraction allows for extensibility
• Specialization: Performance-optimized @_specialize attributes for common types (Int, String, Bool) in StorageAbstraction.swift:380-382
• Memory Management: Proper use of weak self captures prevents retain cycles in StorageAbstraction.swift:322
• Thread Safety: Maintains existing locking patterns throughout

Minor Suggestions:

• Duplicate Comments: Consider removing duplicate "Equatable Filter Available" comment in StateGraph.swift:40 since it's identical to the primary initializer
• Documentation: The duplicate convenience initializer (StateGraph.swift:41-56) could benefit from more specific documentation explaining when to use it over the primary one

🐛 Potential Issues

Low Risk Issues:

1. Equality vs Identity: While referencing Swift Evolution 0494, the current implementation uses Equatable rather than identity checking. This is actually appropriate for the use case but worth noting the distinction.

2. Settings File: Minor syntax issue in .claude/settings.local.json:17 - missing comma after the Swift lens entry, though this appears to be a local configuration file.

🚀 Performance Considerations

Positive Impacts:

• Computational Efficiency: Prevents unnecessary recomputations in the reactive graph when values are semantically identical
• Cascade Prevention: Stops propagation of "changes" that aren't actually changes, reducing downstream computational load
• Memory Efficiency: @_specialize attributes enable compiler optimizations for hot paths

Benchmarking Recommendation:
Consider adding performance benchmarks to quantify the improvement, especially for complex object graphs with frequent updates.

🔒 Security Assessment

No Security Concerns Identified:

• No external input handling or network operations
• Proper memory management patterns maintained
• Thread-safe implementation preserved

🧪 Test Coverage

Comprehensive Test Suite: The new StoredComparatorTests.swift provides excellent coverage:

Covered Scenarios:

• ✅ Same value updates (prevention of notifications)
• ✅ Different value updates (proper notifications)
• ✅ Multiple same-value updates
• ✅ Integration with Observation framework
• ✅ StateGraph tracking integration
• ✅ Computed node invalidation prevention
• ✅ Custom Equatable struct comparison
• ✅ Multiple subscriber scenarios

Test Quality:

• Proper use of async/await patterns
• Appropriate wait times for async operations
• Thread-safe test utilities (OSAllocatedUnfairLock)
• Clear test naming and structure

📋 Specific Code Review

StorageAbstraction.swift:189-194 - Excellent implementation:

if let comparator {      
  guard comparator.isEqual(storage.value, newValue) == false else {
    lock.unlock()
    return
  }
}

Short-circuits unnecessary work when values are equal, maintaining lock safety.

StateGraph.swift:41-56 - Redundant but harmless:
The duplicate convenience initializer appears to serve documentation purposes but could be consolidated.

🎯 Recommendations

1. Documentation: Add code comments explaining the performance benefits of equality filtering
2. Consider Benchmarks: Add performance tests to demonstrate the improvement quantitatively
3. Future Enhancement: When Swift Evolution 0494 is adopted, consider migration path to identity checking where appropriate

🏁 Conclusion

This is a well-implemented feature that addresses a real performance concern in reactive programming. The code follows established patterns, maintains thread safety, and includes comprehensive tests. The implementation thoughtfully balances performance optimization with correctness.

Recommendation: ✅ Approve with minor suggestions for documentation improvements.

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