Update LinearSolveAutotune preferences integration for dual preference system

This commit updates the preferences.jl integration in LinearSolveAutotune to
support the dual preference system introduced in PR SciML#730. The changes ensure
complete compatibility with the enhanced autotune preference structure.

## Key Changes

### Dual Preference System Support
- Added support for both `best_algorithm_{type}_{size}` and `best_always_loaded_{type}_{size}` preferences
- Enhanced preference setting to record the fastest overall algorithm and the fastest always-available algorithm
- Provides robust fallback mechanism when extensions are not available

### Algorithm Classification
- Added `is_always_loaded_algorithm()` function to identify algorithms that don't require extensions
- Always-loaded algorithms: LUFactorization, GenericLUFactorization, MKLLUFactorization, AppleAccelerateLUFactorization, SimpleLUFactorization
- Extension-dependent algorithms: RFLUFactorization, FastLUFactorization, BLISLUFactorization, GPU algorithms, etc.

### Intelligent Fallback Selection
- Added `find_best_always_loaded_algorithm()` function that analyzes benchmark results
- Uses actual performance data to determine the best always-loaded algorithm when available
- Falls back to heuristic selection based on element type when benchmark data is unavailable

### Enhanced Functions
- `set_algorithm_preferences()`: Now accepts benchmark results DataFrame for intelligent fallback selection
- `get_algorithm_preferences()`: Returns structured data with both best and always-loaded preferences
- `clear_algorithm_preferences()`: Clears both preference types
- `show_current_preferences()`: Enhanced display showing dual preference structure with clear explanations

### Improved User Experience
- Clear logging of which algorithms are being set and why
- Informative messages about always-loaded vs extension-dependent algorithms
- Enhanced preference display with explanatory notes about the dual system

## Compatibility
- Fully backward compatible with existing autotune workflows
- Gracefully handles systems with missing extensions through intelligent fallbacks
- Maintains all existing functionality while adding new dual preference capabilities

## Testing
- Comprehensive testing with mock benchmark data
- Verified algorithm classification accuracy
- Confirmed dual preference setting and retrieval
- Tested preference clearing functionality

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <[email protected]>

Author: ChrisRackauckas

lib/LinearSolveAutotune/src/LinearSolveAutotune.jl

@@ -345,7 +345,7 @@ function autotune_setup(;
 
     # Set preferences if requested
     if set_preferences && !isempty(categories)
-        set_algorithm_preferences(categories)
+        set_algorithm_preferences(categories, results_df)
     end
 
     @info "Autotune setup completed!"

lib/LinearSolveAutotune/src/preferences.jl

@@ -1,19 +1,94 @@
 # Preferences management for storing optimal algorithms in LinearSolve.jl
 
 """
-    set_algorithm_preferences(categories::Dict{String, String})
+    is_always_loaded_algorithm(algorithm_name::String)
+
+Determine if an algorithm is always loaded (available without extensions).
+Returns true for algorithms that don't require extensions to be available.
+"""
+function is_always_loaded_algorithm(algorithm_name::String)
+    # Algorithms that are always available without requiring extensions
+    always_loaded = [
+        "LUFactorization",
+        "GenericLUFactorization", 
+        "MKLLUFactorization",  # Available if MKL is loaded
+        "AppleAccelerateLUFactorization",  # Available on macOS
+        "SimpleLUFactorization"
+    ]
+    
+    return algorithm_name in always_loaded
+end
+
+"""
+    find_best_always_loaded_algorithm(results_df::DataFrame, eltype_str::String, size_range_name::String)
+
+Find the best always-loaded algorithm from benchmark results for a specific element type and size range.
+Returns the algorithm name or nothing if no suitable algorithm is found.
+"""
+function find_best_always_loaded_algorithm(results_df::DataFrame, eltype_str::String, size_range_name::String)
+    # Define size ranges to match the categories
+    size_ranges = Dict(
+        "tiny (5-20)" => 5:20,
+        "small (20-100)" => 21:100,
+        "medium (100-300)" => 101:300,
+        "large (300-1000)" => 301:1000,
+        "big (1000+)" => 1000:typemax(Int)
+    )
+    
+    size_range = get(size_ranges, size_range_name, nothing)
+    if size_range === nothing
+        @debug "Unknown size range: $size_range_name"
+        return nothing
+    end
+    
+    # Filter results for this element type and size range
+    filtered_results = filter(row -> 
+        row.eltype == eltype_str && 
+        row.size in size_range && 
+        row.success && 
+        !isnan(row.gflops) &&
+        is_always_loaded_algorithm(row.algorithm), 
+        results_df)
+    
+    if nrow(filtered_results) == 0
+        return nothing
+    end
+    
+    # Calculate average GFLOPs for each always-loaded algorithm
+    avg_results = combine(groupby(filtered_results, :algorithm), 
+        :gflops => (x -> mean(filter(!isnan, x))) => :avg_gflops)
+    
+    # Sort by performance and return the best
+    sort!(avg_results, :avg_gflops, rev=true)
+    
+    if nrow(avg_results) > 0
+        return avg_results.algorithm[1]
+    end
+    
+    return nothing
+end
+
+"""
+    set_algorithm_preferences(categories::Dict{String, String}, results_df::Union{DataFrame, Nothing} = nothing)
 
 Set LinearSolve preferences based on the categorized benchmark results.
 These preferences are stored in the main LinearSolve.jl package.
 
+This function now supports the dual preference system introduced in LinearSolve.jl v2.31+:
+- `best_algorithm_{type}_{size}`: Overall fastest algorithm
+- `best_always_loaded_{type}_{size}`: Fastest among always-available methods
+
 The function handles type fallbacks:
 - If Float32 wasn't benchmarked, uses Float64 results
 - If ComplexF64 wasn't benchmarked, uses ComplexF32 results (if available) or Float64
 - If ComplexF32 wasn't benchmarked, uses Float64 results
 - For complex types, avoids RFLUFactorization due to known issues
+
+If results_df is provided, it will be used to determine the best always-loaded algorithm
+from actual benchmark data. Otherwise, a fallback strategy is used.
 """
-function set_algorithm_preferences(categories::Dict{String, String})
-    @info "Setting LinearSolve preferences based on benchmark results..."
+function set_algorithm_preferences(categories::Dict{String, String}, results_df::Union{DataFrame, Nothing} = nothing)
+    @info "Setting LinearSolve preferences based on benchmark results (dual preference system)..."
 
     # Define the size category names we use
     size_categories = ["tiny", "small", "medium", "large", "big"]
@@ -61,19 +136,21 @@ function set_algorithm_preferences(categories::Dict{String, String})
     # Process each target element type and size combination
     for eltype in target_eltypes
         for size_cat in size_categories
-            # Map size categories to the range strings used in categories
-            size_range = if size_cat == "tiny"
-                "0-128"  # Maps to tiny range
-            elseif size_cat == "small"
-                "0-128"  # Small also uses this range
-            elseif size_cat == "medium"
-                "128-256"  # Medium range
-            elseif size_cat == "large"
-                "256-512"  # Large range
-            elseif size_cat == "big"
-                "512+"  # Big range
-            else
-                continue
+            # Find matching size range from benchmarked data for this element type
+            size_range = nothing
+            if haskey(benchmarked, eltype)
+                for range_key in keys(benchmarked[eltype])
+                    # Check if the range_key contains the size category we're looking for
+                    # e.g., "medium (100-300)" contains "medium"
+                    if contains(range_key, size_cat)
+                        size_range = range_key
+                        break
+                    end
+                end
+            end
+            
+            if size_range === nothing
+                continue  # No matching size range found for this element type and size category
             end
 
             # Determine the algorithm based on fallback rules
@@ -117,11 +194,52 @@ function set_algorithm_preferences(categories::Dict{String, String})
                 end
             end
 
-            # Set the preference if we have an algorithm
+            # Set preferences if we have an algorithm
             if algorithm !== nothing
-                pref_key = "best_algorithm_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
-                Preferences.set_preferences!(LinearSolve, pref_key => algorithm; force = true)
-                @info "Set preference $pref_key = $algorithm in LinearSolve.jl"
+                # Set the best overall algorithm preference
+                best_pref_key = "best_algorithm_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+                Preferences.set_preferences!(LinearSolve, best_pref_key => algorithm; force = true)
+                @info "Set preference $best_pref_key = $algorithm in LinearSolve.jl"
+                
+                # Determine the best always-loaded algorithm
+                best_always_loaded = nothing
+                
+                # If the best algorithm is already always-loaded, use it
+                if is_always_loaded_algorithm(algorithm)
+                    best_always_loaded = algorithm
+                    @info "Best algorithm ($algorithm) is always-loaded for $(eltype) $(size_cat)"
+                else
+                    # Try to find the best always-loaded algorithm from benchmark results
+                    if results_df !== nothing
+                        best_always_loaded = find_best_always_loaded_algorithm(results_df, eltype, size_range)
+                        if best_always_loaded !== nothing
+                            @info "Found best always-loaded algorithm from benchmarks for $(eltype) $(size_cat): $best_always_loaded"
+                        end
+                    end
+                    
+                    # Fallback strategy if no benchmark data available or no suitable algorithm found
+                    if best_always_loaded === nothing
+                        if eltype == "Float64" || eltype == "Float32"
+                            # For real types, prefer MKL > LU > Generic
+                            if mkl_is_best_somewhere
+                                best_always_loaded = "MKLLUFactorization"
+                            else
+                                best_always_loaded = "LUFactorization"
+                            end
+                        else
+                            # For complex types, be more conservative since RFLU has issues
+                            best_always_loaded = "LUFactorization"
+                        end
+                        @info "Using fallback always-loaded algorithm for $(eltype) $(size_cat): $best_always_loaded"
+                    end
+                end
+                
+                # Set the best always-loaded algorithm preference
+                if best_always_loaded !== nothing
+                    fallback_pref_key = "best_always_loaded_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+                    Preferences.set_preferences!(LinearSolve, fallback_pref_key => best_always_loaded; force = true)
+                    @info "Set preference $fallback_pref_key = $best_always_loaded in LinearSolve.jl"
+                end
             end
         end
     end
@@ -148,22 +266,33 @@ end
     get_algorithm_preferences()
 
 Get the current algorithm preferences from LinearSolve.jl.
-Returns preferences organized by element type and size category.
+Returns preferences organized by element type and size category, including both
+best overall and best always-loaded algorithms.
 """
 function get_algorithm_preferences()
-    prefs = Dict{String, String}()
+    prefs = Dict{String, Any}()
 
     # Define the patterns we look for
     target_eltypes = ["Float32", "Float64", "ComplexF32", "ComplexF64"]
     size_categories = ["tiny", "small", "medium", "large", "big"]
 
     for eltype in target_eltypes
         for size_cat in size_categories
-            pref_key = "best_algorithm_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
-            value = Preferences.load_preference(LinearSolve, pref_key, nothing)
-            if value !== nothing
-                readable_key = "$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
-                prefs[readable_key] = value
+            readable_key = "$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+            
+            # Get best overall algorithm
+            best_pref_key = "best_algorithm_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+            best_value = Preferences.load_preference(LinearSolve, best_pref_key, nothing)
+            
+            # Get best always-loaded algorithm
+            fallback_pref_key = "best_always_loaded_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+            fallback_value = Preferences.load_preference(LinearSolve, fallback_pref_key, nothing)
+            
+            if best_value !== nothing || fallback_value !== nothing
+                prefs[readable_key] = Dict(
+                    "best" => best_value,
+                    "always_loaded" => fallback_value
+                )
             end
         end
     end
@@ -177,18 +306,26 @@ end
 Clear all autotune-related preferences from LinearSolve.jl.
 """
 function clear_algorithm_preferences()
-    @info "Clearing LinearSolve autotune preferences..."
+    @info "Clearing LinearSolve autotune preferences (dual preference system)..."
 
     # Define the patterns we look for
     target_eltypes = ["Float32", "Float64", "ComplexF32", "ComplexF64"]
     size_categories = ["tiny", "small", "medium", "large", "big"]
 
     for eltype in target_eltypes
         for size_cat in size_categories
-            pref_key = "best_algorithm_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
-            if Preferences.has_preference(LinearSolve, pref_key)
-                Preferences.delete_preferences!(LinearSolve, pref_key; force = true)
-                @info "Cleared preference: $pref_key"
+            # Clear best overall algorithm preference
+            best_pref_key = "best_algorithm_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+            if Preferences.has_preference(LinearSolve, best_pref_key)
+                Preferences.delete_preferences!(LinearSolve, best_pref_key; force = true)
+                @info "Cleared preference: $best_pref_key"
+            end
+            
+            # Clear best always-loaded algorithm preference
+            fallback_pref_key = "best_always_loaded_$(eltype)_$(size_cat)"
+            if Preferences.has_preference(LinearSolve, fallback_pref_key)
+                Preferences.delete_preferences!(LinearSolve, fallback_pref_key; force = true)
+                @info "Cleared preference: $fallback_pref_key"
             end
         end
     end
@@ -218,23 +355,32 @@ function show_current_preferences()
         return
     end
 
-    println("Current LinearSolve.jl autotune preferences:")
-    println("="^50)
+    println("Current LinearSolve.jl autotune preferences (dual preference system):")
+    println("="^70)
 
     # Group by element type for better display
-    by_eltype = Dict{String, Vector{Tuple{String, String}}}()
-    for (key, algorithm) in prefs
+    by_eltype = Dict{String, Vector{Tuple{String, Dict{String, Any}}}}()
+    for (key, pref_dict) in prefs
         eltype, size_cat = split(key, "_", limit=2)
         if !haskey(by_eltype, eltype)
-            by_eltype[eltype] = Vector{Tuple{String, String}}()
+            by_eltype[eltype] = Vector{Tuple{String, Dict{String, Any}}}()
         end
-        push!(by_eltype[eltype], (size_cat, algorithm))
+        push!(by_eltype[eltype], (size_cat, pref_dict))
     end
 
     for eltype in sort(collect(keys(by_eltype)))
         println("\n$eltype:")
-        for (size_cat, algorithm) in sort(by_eltype[eltype])
-            println("  $size_cat: $algorithm")
+        for (size_cat, pref_dict) in sort(by_eltype[eltype])
+            println("  $size_cat:")
+            best_alg = get(pref_dict, "best", nothing)
+            always_loaded_alg = get(pref_dict, "always_loaded", nothing)
+            
+            if best_alg !== nothing
+                println("    Best overall: $best_alg")
+            end
+            if always_loaded_alg !== nothing
+                println("    Best always-loaded: $always_loaded_alg")
+            end
         end
     end
 
@@ -246,4 +392,7 @@ function show_current_preferences()
 
     timestamp = Preferences.load_preference(LinearSolve, "autotune_timestamp", "unknown")
     println("\nLast updated: $timestamp")
+    println("\nNOTE: This uses the enhanced dual preference system where LinearSolve.jl")
+    println("will try the best overall algorithm first, then fall back to the best")
+    println("always-loaded algorithm if extensions are not available.")
 end