Refactor GeminiModel agent loop to reduce cognitive complexity #28
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Summary of Changes
This pull request addresses a SonarCloud issue regarding high cognitive complexity in the _execute_agent_loop function of the GeminiModel class. The original function had a complexity score of 26, exceeding the recommended maximum of 15. To resolve this, the author, ipv1337, refactored the function into three distinct methods: _execute_agent_loop, _process_agent_iteration, and _process_candidate_response. A clear result pattern using tuples was introduced to manage the loop's control flow. Comprehensive tests were added in a new file, tests/models/test_gemini_agent_loop.py, to ensure the refactored methods function correctly. The goal is to improve code maintainability, testability, and reduce cognitive complexity while preserving the original functionality.
Highlights
- Refactoring: The
_execute_agent_loopfunction was refactored into three separate methods to reduce cognitive complexity. - Result Pattern: A tuple-based result pattern was introduced to clearly define the outcomes of each iteration (error, continue, complete, task_completed).
- Testing: Comprehensive tests were added in
tests/models/test_gemini_agent_loop.pyto cover the refactored methods.
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- pr_body.txt
- Added a description of the PR and the changes made (lines 1-29).
- src/cli_code/models/gemini.py
- Refactored
_execute_agent_loopto manage the main loop structure and outcome handling (lines 253-279). - Introduced
_process_agent_iterationto handle a single iteration of the agent loop (lines 281-304). - Added
_process_candidate_responseto process a single response candidate from the LLM (lines 305-326). - Implemented a result pattern using tuples to indicate the status of each iteration (lines 260-274, 287-297, 313-325).
- Refactored
- tests/models/test_gemini_agent_loop.py
- Created a new test file to provide comprehensive tests for the refactored agent loop functionality (lines 1-410).
- Added tests for
_execute_agent_loopcovering normal completion, error results, complete results, continue results, and user rejections (lines 69-183). - Included tests for
_process_agent_iterationto handle empty history, empty LLM candidates, valid responses, and exceptions (lines 188-286). - Implemented tests for
_process_candidate_responsecovering STOP reason with/without text, user rejections, completion results, and no immediate results (lines 291-410).
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A loop refactored with care,
Complexity banished to thin air,
Tests now abound,
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Code Review
This PR refactors the _execute_agent_loop function in the GeminiModel class to reduce its cognitive complexity, which is a great improvement for maintainability and testability. The changes are well-structured, and the introduction of a clear result pattern using tuples is a good design choice. The addition of comprehensive tests is also commendable.
Summary of Findings
- Error handling in
_process_agent_iteration: The_process_agent_iterationmethod catches exceptions but always returns a tuple, even when_handle_agent_loop_exceptionreturnsNone. This could lead to unexpected behavior if the calling function expects a specific result type. - Inconsistent return types in
_process_agent_iteration: The_process_agent_iterationmethod returns different types of tuples depending on the code path, which might make it harder to understand and maintain.
Merge Readiness
The refactoring appears to be well-executed and addresses the cognitive complexity issue effectively. The added tests provide good coverage for the new methods. However, the potential issue with error handling in _process_agent_iteration should be addressed before merging. I am unable to approve this pull request, and recommend that others review and approve this code before merging.
| result = self._handle_agent_loop_exception(e, status) | ||
| if result: | ||
| return "error", result | ||
| return "continue", last_text_response |
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The _handle_agent_loop_exception function can return None. If it does, the code still returns a tuple ("continue", last_text_response). It might be better to return None directly if the exception handler returns None to avoid unexpected behavior.
| result = self._handle_agent_loop_exception(e, status) | |
| if result: | |
| return "error", result | |
| return "continue", last_text_response | |
| except Exception as e: | |
| result = self._handle_agent_loop_exception(e, status) | |
| if result: | |
| return "error", result | |
| return None # Or consider re-raising the exception |
| except Exception as e: | ||
| result = self._handle_agent_loop_exception(e, status) | ||
| if result: | ||
| return "error", result | ||
| return "continue", last_text_response |
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The return types in _process_agent_iteration are not consistent. In the try block, it returns the result of _process_candidate_response, which can be a tuple of ("complete", result), ("continue", result), or ("task_completed", None). In the except block, it returns ("error", result) or ("continue", last_text_response). Consider standardizing the return types to improve readability and maintainability.
| except Exception as e: | |
| result = self._handle_agent_loop_exception(e, status) | |
| if result: | |
| return "error", result | |
| return "continue", last_text_response | |
| except Exception as e: | |
| result = self._handle_agent_loop_exception(e, status) | |
| if result: | |
| return "error", result | |
| return "continue", last_text_response # Standardize the return type |
Code Coverage Report📊 Current Coverage: 92.50% Detailed coverage analysis is available in SonarCloud Coverage Change DetailsThis shows code coverage for changes in this PR. To improve coverage, consider adding tests for new or modified code. |
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Refactor Agent Loop to Reduce Cognitive Complexity
This PR addresses the SonarCloud issue related to high cognitive complexity in the
_execute_agent_loopfunction within the GeminiModel class. The function had a complexity score of 26, whereas SonarCloud recommends a maximum of 15.Changes Made
Refactored
_execute_agent_loopinto three distinct methods:_execute_agent_loop: Now manages the main loop structure and outcome handling_process_agent_iteration: Handles a single iteration of the agent loop_process_candidate_response: Processes a single response candidateIntroduced a clear result pattern using tuples with result types:
"error": Error that terminates processing"continue": Continue the loop with updated state"complete": Task is complete, return the final value"task_completed": Set the task_completed flagAdded comprehensive tests in a new file:
tests/models/test_gemini_agent_loop.pyBenefits
Note
This refactoring maintains all original functionality while making the code structure cleaner and more maintainable.