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Align lodestar defaultViewDU API

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This pull request enhances the SSZ (Simple Serialize) library by adding a defaultTreeView helper function to several core data types. This helper simplifies the process of instantiating TreeView objects, allowing them to be created directly with their default values. The change primarily aims to improve developer experience by reducing repetitive code, especially evident in the updated test files where TreeView initialization is now more concise and readable.

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  • New Helper Function: Introduced a defaultTreeView helper function across various SSZ (Simple Serialize) types.
  • Simplified TreeView Initialization: The new helper streamlines the creation of TreeView instances, initializing them with their respective default values.
  • Reduced Test Boilerplate: Existing tests have been updated to utilize the defaultTreeView helper, significantly reducing boilerplate code and improving readability.

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This pull request introduces a defaultTreeView helper function across various SSZ types, which is a great simplification for creating TreeView instances from their default values, especially in tests. The test files have been updated to use this new helper, which cleans up the code nicely.

My review focuses on ensuring the new helper functions adhere to the repository's style guide. I've noticed that the new functions are missing assertions, which are a key part of the style guide for ensuring code safety and correctness. I've added review comments to each new defaultTreeView function with suggestions to add assertions for preconditions. I've also recommended adding postcondition assertions and doc comments to further improve code quality and maintainability.

Comment on lines +591 to +594
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +320 to +323
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +265 to +268
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +172 to +175
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +256 to +259
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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medium

This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +690 to +693
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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medium

This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +399 to +402
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +737 to +740
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +241 to +244
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

Comment on lines +456 to +459
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}

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This new function should include assertions to comply with the style guide. I've added a precondition assertion for pool.

The style guide recommends an average of two assertions per function. You could also add a postcondition assertion, for example:

const view = try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
std.debug.assert(view.base_view.data.root == root);
return view;

Additionally, adding a doc comment would improve code clarity:

/// Creates a TreeView from the default value of this type.
        pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
            std.debug.assert(pool != null);
            const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
            return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
        }
References
  1. All function arguments and return values, pre/postconditions and invariants must be asserted. The assertion density of the code must average a minimum of two assertions per function. (link)

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Pull request overview

This PR introduces a defaultTreeView helper method across various SSZ types to simplify test code. The helper creates a TreeView from a default value, reducing boilerplate code that was previously required for initializing, creating tree nodes, and manually constructing TreeView instances.

  • Adds defaultTreeView helper methods to all SSZ type implementations (vectors, lists, containers, bit types, and byte types)
  • Refactors test code across multiple test files to use the new helper method
  • Reduces test code complexity by eliminating manual value initialization, tree creation, and cleanup steps

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Copilot reviewed 11 out of 11 changed files in this pull request and generated 2 comments.

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src/ssz/type/vector.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to FixedVectorType and VariableVectorType
src/ssz/type/list.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to FixedListType and VariableListType
src/ssz/type/container.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to FixedContainerType and VariableContainerType
src/ssz/type/byte_vector.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to ByteVectorType
src/ssz/type/byte_list.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to ByteListType
src/ssz/type/bit_vector.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to BitVectorType
src/ssz/type/bit_list.zig Adds defaultTreeView helper to BitListType
test/int/ssz/tree_view/list_composite.zig Refactors tests to use new defaultTreeView helper, replacing manual initialization patterns
test/int/ssz/tree_view/list_basic.zig Simplifies test setup by using defaultTreeView helper
test/int/ssz/tree_view/container.zig Updates test code to use defaultTreeView for cleaner test initialization
test/int/ssz/tree_view/bit_vector.zig Simplifies BitVector test initialization with defaultTreeView

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Comment on lines +256 to +257
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
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The tree.fromValue function for FixedContainerType does not accept an allocator parameter. The signature is pub fn fromValue(pool: *Node.Pool, value: *const Type). This implementation incorrectly passes allocator as the first parameter and will cause a compilation error.

The correct implementation should be:

const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);

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Comment on lines +241 to +242
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);
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The tree.fromValue function for FixedVectorType does not accept an allocator parameter. The signature is pub fn fromValue(pool: *Node.Pool, value: *const Type). This implementation incorrectly passes allocator as the first parameter and will cause a compilation error.

The correct implementation should be:

const root = try tree.fromValue(pool, &default_value);

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@GrapeBaBa GrapeBaBa force-pushed the gr/default_tree_view branch from 82f227e to 47ad6e7 Compare January 5, 2026 07:07
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@GrapeBaBa GrapeBaBa force-pushed the gr/default_tree_view branch from 82f227e to 8337442 Compare January 5, 2026 07:18
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LGTM with 1 minor comment

I think gemini's suggestion of asserting pool != null is unnecessary

Comment on lines +591 to +594
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}
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if tree is meant to be the namespace for TreeView related functions, could we put this under tree? Then we use it like foo.tree.defaultTreeView

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pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}
pub const tree = struct {
...
...
pub fn defaultTreeView(allocator: std.mem.Allocator, pool: *Node.Pool) !TreeView {
const root = try tree.fromValue(allocator, pool, &default_value);
return try TreeView.init(allocator, pool, root);
}
};

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Seems we don't need this, will see if it is needed once #168 merged

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