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    • Introduced multiple classic sorting algorithms with examples comparing their results to Python's built-in sorting methods.
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    • Improved error handling and modularized the logic for loading and displaying GitHub event data, providing clearer messages and structured output.

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The changes introduce a new module, sorting.py, implementing four classic sorting algorithms with sample usage and comparisons to Python’s built-in sorting. Additionally, main.py is refactored to modularize the logic for loading and printing a GitHub event JSON payload, enhancing error handling and code clarity.

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Cohort / File(s) Change Summary
Sorting Algorithms Module
sorting.py
New module with bubble sort, selection sort, insertion sort, and merge sort implementations, plus usage examples.
GitHub Event Loader Refactor
main.py
Refactored to extract event loading logic into load_github_event(), improved error handling, and modularization.

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sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant main.py
    participant OS/Env
    participant FileSystem
    participant JSONParser

    User->>main.py: Run script
    main.py->>OS/Env: Get GITHUB_EVENT_NAME, GITHUB_EVENT_PATH
    main.py->>FileSystem: Validate GITHUB_EVENT_PATH
    alt Path invalid
        main.py-->>User: Print error, exit
    else Path valid
        main.py->>FileSystem: Open file
        main.py->>JSONParser: Parse JSON
        alt JSON error
            main.py-->>User: Print error, exit
        else Success
            main.py-->>User: Print event name and payload
        end
    end
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This pull request introduces a new module containing various common sorting algorithms and enhances an existing utility script by improving its robustness and error handling when processing GitHub event data. The changes reflect both the addition of new functional components and stability improvements to existing code.

Highlights

  • Improved GitHub Event Handling: The main.py script, which appears to be a utility for processing GitHub event data, has been refactored. The logic for loading event data is now encapsulated in a dedicated load_github_event() function, significantly improving error handling for missing environment variables, non-existent event files, and JSON parsing issues. Critical errors now lead to sys.exit(1).
  • New Sorting Algorithm Implementations: A new file, sorting.py, has been added to the repository. This file introduces Python implementations of several fundamental sorting algorithms, including Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, Insertion Sort, and Merge Sort. The file also includes sample code demonstrating how to use these functions and compares their output with Python's built-in sorting methods.
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This pull request refactors the GitHub event loading logic in main.py and adds a new sorting.py file with various sorting algorithm implementations. The refactoring in main.py is a positive change, improving modularity and error handling. I recommend directing error messages to stderr to follow standard command-line tool practices. In the new sorting.py file, the example code should be placed within an if __name__ == '__main__': block to make the functions importable and reusable.

Comment on lines +82 to +121
# Sample input
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]

print("Original list:")
print(original)

# Bubble Sort
arr1 = original.copy()
bubble_sort(arr1)
print("\nBubble Sort result:")
print(arr1)

# Selection Sort
arr2 = original.copy()
selection_sort(arr2)
print("\nSelection Sort result:")
print(arr2)

# Insertion Sort
arr3 = original.copy()
insertion_sort(arr3)
print("\nInsertion Sort result:")
print(arr3)

# Merge Sort (not in-place)
arr4 = original.copy()
arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
print("\nMerge Sort result:")
print(arr4_sorted)

# Python built-in sort (in-place)
arr5 = original.copy()
arr5.sort()
print("\nPython .sort() result:")
print(arr5)

# Python built-in sorted() (returns new list)
arr6 = sorted(original)
print("\nPython sorted() result (non-in-place):")
print(arr6)

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The sample code that demonstrates the sorting functions is currently at the module's top level. This means it will execute every time this file is imported by another module. To make these sorting functions reusable, it's a best practice to place the demonstration code inside an if __name__ == "__main__": block. This ensures the code only runs when the script is executed directly.

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Sample input
    original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]

    print("Original list:")
    print(original)

    # Bubble Sort
    arr1 = original.copy()
    bubble_sort(arr1)
    print("\nBubble Sort result:")
    print(arr1)

    # Selection Sort
    arr2 = original.copy()
    selection_sort(arr2)
    print("\nSelection Sort result:")
    print(arr2)

    # Insertion Sort
    arr3 = original.copy()
    insertion_sort(arr3)
    print("\nInsertion Sort result:")
    print(arr3)

    # Merge Sort (not in-place)
    arr4 = original.copy()
    arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
    print("\nMerge Sort result:")
    print(arr4_sorted)

    # Python built-in sort (in-place)
    arr5 = original.copy()
    arr5.sort()
    print("\nPython .sort() result:")
    print(arr5)

    # Python built-in sorted() (returns new list)
    arr6 = sorted(original)
    print("\nPython sorted() result (non-in-place):")
    print(arr6)

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print("⚠️ Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")
sys.exit(1)

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medium

For better separation of concerns, error messages and diagnostic output should be written to standard error (sys.stderr) instead of standard output (sys.stdout). This allows consumers of your script to redirect normal output and error output independently.

This principle should be applied to all error-related print statements in this function (e.g., on lines 16, 23, and 25).

print("⚠️  Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.", file=sys.stderr)
sys.exit(1)

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sorting.py (1)

82-122: Wrap sample usage in main guard to prevent execution on import.

The sample usage code is excellent for demonstrating the sorting algorithms, but it will execute whenever the module is imported. This is not ideal for a utility module.

+if __name__ == "__main__":
     # Sample input
     original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
     
     print("Original list:")
     print(original)
     
     # Bubble Sort
     arr1 = original.copy()
     bubble_sort(arr1)
     print("\nBubble Sort result:")
     print(arr1)
     
     # Selection Sort
     arr2 = original.copy()
     selection_sort(arr2)
     print("\nSelection Sort result:")
     print(arr2)
     
     # Insertion Sort
     arr3 = original.copy()
     insertion_sort(arr3)
     print("\nInsertion Sort result:")
     print(arr3)
     
     # Merge Sort (not in-place)
     arr4 = original.copy()
     arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
     print("\nMerge Sort result:")
     print(arr4_sorted)
     
     # Python built-in sort (in-place)
     arr5 = original.copy()
     arr5.sort()
     print("\nPython .sort() result:")
     print(arr5)
     
     # Python built-in sorted() (returns new list)
     arr6 = sorted(original)
     print("\nPython sorted() result (non-in-place):")
     print(arr6)
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sorting.py (1)

17-28: Consider avoiding unnecessary swaps.

The implementation is correct, but you can add a small optimization to avoid swapping when the minimum element is already in the correct position.

         for j in range(i + 1, n):
             if arr[j] < arr[min_idx]:
                 min_idx = j
-        arr[i], arr[min_idx] = arr[min_idx], arr[i]
+        if min_idx != i:
+            arr[i], arr[min_idx] = arr[min_idx], arr[i]
main.py (1)

5-27: Consider consolidating error handling to reduce exit points.

The function logic is correct and error handling is comprehensive. However, having multiple sys.exit(1) calls can make the code harder to test and maintain.

 def load_github_event():
     event_name = os.getenv("GITHUB_EVENT_NAME", "UNKNOWN_EVENT")
     event_path = os.getenv("GITHUB_EVENT_PATH")
 
     print(f"📦 Received GitHub event: {event_name}")
 
     if not event_path:
         print("⚠️  Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")
-        sys.exit(1)
+        return None
 
     if not os.path.isfile(event_path):
         print(f"❌ Event file not found at: {event_path}")
-        sys.exit(1)
+        return None
 
     try:
         with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
             return json.load(f)
     except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
         print(f"❌ Failed to parse event JSON: {e}")
+        return None
     except Exception as e:
         print(f"❌ Unexpected error reading event file: {e}")
+        return None
-    
-    sys.exit(1)

Then update the main function to handle None return:

 def main():
     event_data = load_github_event()
+    if event_data is None:
+        sys.exit(1)
     print("✅ Event JSON Payload:")
     print(json.dumps(event_data, indent=2))
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1-14: LGTM! Well-implemented bubble sort with optimization.

The implementation correctly implements bubble sort with the early termination optimization, which improves best-case performance from O(n²) to O(n) for already sorted arrays.


31-42: LGTM! Correct insertion sort implementation.

The implementation correctly implements insertion sort with proper element shifting and insertion logic.


45-57: LGTM! Correct merge sort implementation.

The implementation correctly implements merge sort with proper divide-and-conquer logic and appropriate base case handling.


60-79: LGTM! Efficient merge implementation with stable sorting.

The merge function correctly implements the two-pointer technique and uses <= comparison to ensure stable sorting behavior.

main.py (2)

29-32: LGTM! Clean refactoring with good separation of concerns.

The main function is now focused on orchestration while the event loading logic is properly encapsulated in a separate function. The use of json.dumps with indentation provides clean, readable output.


3-3: LGTM! Necessary import for error handling.

The sys import is required for the sys.exit() calls used in error handling throughout the refactored code.

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Solid Architecture - Let's Address Key Reliability & Performance Items!

Review Summary

This PR demonstrates good software engineering practices with well-structured implementations and clear documentation. However, our analysis identified several important issues that need attention. The merge_sort implementation creates excessive memory pressure through unnecessary list slicing and recursive calls, which could lead to performance issues with large inputs. There are also some error handling improvements needed in the main.py file. Addressing these items will significantly improve the code's reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Well Done!!!

  • The sorting.py file has well-structured implementations with clear docstrings for each sorting algorithm
  • The bubble_sort implementation includes an early termination optimization that stops when no swaps occur in a pass
  • The main.py refactoring improves error handling with specific error messages and appropriate exit codes

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main.py 1-35

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Maintainability Enhancement

Missing Module-Level Documentation

Explanation: The sorting.py file lacks module-level documentation that would explain its purpose, the algorithms it contains, their time/space complexities, and usage examples. While individual functions have docstrings, the module as a whole is not documented. This makes it harder for developers to understand the module's purpose and how to use it correctly without reading through all the implementation details.

def bubble_sort(arr):

Fix Suggestion: Add comprehensive module-level documentation

+ """
+ Sorting Algorithm Implementations
+ 
+ This module provides implementations of common sorting algorithms:
+ - Bubble Sort: O(n²) time, O(1) space, stable, in-place
+ - Selection Sort: O(n²) time, O(1) space, not stable, in-place
+ - Insertion Sort: O(n²) time, O(1) space, stable, in-place
+ - Merge Sort: O(n log n) time, O(n) space, stable, not in-place
+ """
References

Standard: PEP 257 - Python Docstring Conventions, Clean Code Documentation Principles

---
Non-Standard Emojis in Log Messages

Explanation: The code uses emojis in log messages, which is non-standard and can cause display issues in environments with limited Unicode support. While emojis might make logs more visually appealing in some contexts, they can reduce readability in CI/CD environments, log aggregation systems, and terminals with limited character support. This inconsistency in logging format makes automated log parsing more difficult and reduces maintainability.

print(f"📦 Received GitHub event: {event_name}")

    if not event_path:
        print("⚠️  Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")
        sys.exit(1)

    if not os.path.isfile(event_path):
        print(f"❌ Event file not found at: {event_path}")

Fix Suggestion: Replace emojis with standard logging prefixes

+     print(f"INFO: Received GitHub event: {event_name}")
+ 
+     if not event_path:
+         print("ERROR: Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")
+         sys.exit(1)
+ 
+     if not os.path.isfile(event_path):
+         print(f"ERROR: Event file not found at: {event_path}")
References

Standard: Logging Best Practices, Cross-Platform Compatibility Standards

---
Missing Type Hints in Function Signatures

Explanation: The sorting functions lack type hints, which reduces code readability and maintainability. Type hints provide valuable information about expected input and output types, making the code more self-documenting and enabling better IDE support, static analysis, and type checking. Without type hints, developers must read the implementation or docstrings to understand what types of arguments are expected and what the function returns.

def bubble_sort(arr):
    """
    Performs in-place Bubble Sort on a list.
    Stops early if no swaps occur in a pass.
    """

Fix Suggestion: Add type hints to function signatures

+ from typing import List, TypeVar, Any
+ 
+ T = TypeVar('T', bound=Any)
+ 
+ def bubble_sort(arr: List[T]) -> None:
+     """
+     Performs in-place Bubble Sort on a list.
+     Stops early if no swaps occur in a pass.
+     """
References

Standard: PEP 484 - Type Hints, Python Type Checking Best Practices

---

Security Enhancement

Use of sys.exit() in Library Function

Explanation: The load_github_event function directly calls sys.exit() when encountering errors. This abrupt termination doesn't allow the calling code to handle the error gracefully or perform cleanup operations. In security-sensitive applications, this could lead to resources not being properly released or security contexts not being properly closed.

if not event_path:
        print("⚠️  Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")
        sys.exit(1)

Fix Suggestion: Replace sys.exit() calls with proper exception raising to allow for graceful error handling.

+         print("⚠️  Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")
+         raise ValueError("GITHUB_EVENT_PATH environment variable is required")
References

Standard: CWE-755
Standard: OWASP Top 10 2021: A04 - Insecure Design

---

Reliability Enhancement

Sample Input with Duplicates May Mask Stability Issues

Explanation: The sample input contains duplicates (6, 6 and 2, 2), but there's no validation that the sorting algorithms maintain the relative order of equal elements (stability). Some of the implemented algorithms (like selection sort) are not stable by default. This could lead to unexpected behavior in real-world applications where the stability of a sort is important, such as when sorting objects with multiple fields. This violates ISO/IEC 25010 Functional Suitability requirements for expected behavior under all conditions.

# Sample input
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]

Fix Suggestion: Add a test case with objects to verify sort stability

+ # Sample input - simple list
+ original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
+ 
+ # Sample input with objects to test stability
+ class Item:
+     def __init__(self, value, order):
+         self.value = value
+         self.order = order
+     def __repr__(self):
+         return f"({self.value},{self.order})"
+ 
+ # Create items with same values but different order
+ stability_test = [Item(1, 1), Item(2, 1), Item(1, 2), Item(2, 2), Item(1, 3)]
References

Standard: ISO/IEC 25010 Functional Suitability - Functional Completeness

---

Comment on lines +48 to +56
Recursively divides the list and merges sorted halves.
"""
if len(arr) <= 1:
return arr

mid = len(arr) // 2
left = merge_sort(arr[:mid])
right = merge_sort(arr[mid:])

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Inefficient Merge Sort Implementation with Excessive Memory Usage

The current merge_sort implementation creates new arrays on each recursive call through list slicing (arr[:mid] and arr[mid:]). This leads to O(n log n) extra memory allocation beyond the O(n) that merge sort typically requires. For large arrays, this can cause excessive memory consumption and potentially stack overflow errors due to deep recursion. This violates ISO/IEC 25010 Reliability requirements for resource utilization efficiency and could lead to application crashes when sorting large datasets.

def merge_sort(arr):
    """
    Performs Merge Sort with reduced memory overhead.
    Uses an auxiliary array but avoids creating new arrays on each recursive call.
    """
    # Create a single auxiliary array once
    aux = arr.copy()
    # Call the recursive helper function
    _merge_sort_helper(arr, aux, 0, len(arr) - 1)
    return arr


def _merge_sort_helper(arr, aux, low, high):
    """Helper function that performs the recursive merge sort"""
    if low >= high:
        return
        
    mid = (low + high) // 2
    # Recursively sort both halves
    _merge_sort_helper(aux, arr, low, mid)
    _merge_sort_helper(aux, arr, mid + 1, high)
    # Merge the sorted halves
    _merge_in_place(arr, aux, low, mid, high)

References

Standard: ISO/IEC 25010 Reliability - Resource Utilization

Comment on lines +59 to +77

def merge(left, right):
"""
Helper function to merge two sorted lists.
"""
result = []
i = j = 0

# Merge the two halves
while i < len(left) and j < len(right):
if left[i] <= right[j]:
result.append(left[i])
i += 1
else:
result.append(right[j])
j += 1

# Append any remaining elements
result.extend(left[i:])
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Missing Corresponding In-Place Merge Function

The current merge function creates a new result list and appends elements to it, which is inefficient for memory usage. This implementation doesn't match the new in-place merge sort approach from the previous finding. Without a corresponding in-place merge function, the merge sort algorithm will not work correctly after the previous modification, leading to functional correctness issues and potential runtime errors.

def _merge_in_place(arr, aux, low, mid, high):
    """
    Helper function to merge two sorted subarrays in-place.
    Merges aux[low:mid+1] and aux[mid+1:high+1] into arr[low:high+1].
    """
    # Copy elements to merge
    for k in range(low, high + 1):
        arr[k] = aux[k]
        
    # Merge the two halves
    i, j = low, mid + 1
    for k in range(low, high + 1):
        if i > mid:
            arr[k] = aux[j]
            j += 1
        elif j > high:
            arr[k] = aux[i]
            i += 1
        elif aux[i] <= aux[j]:
            arr[k] = aux[i]
            i += 1
        else:
            arr[k] = aux[j]
            j += 1

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Standard: ISO/IEC 25010 Functional Suitability - Functional Correctness

Comment on lines 18 to +22

try:
with open(github_event_path, "r") as file:
event_data = json.load(file)
print("Event JSON Payload:")
print(json.dumps(event_data, indent=2))
with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
return json.load(f)
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
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Uncaught JSONDecodeError in load_github_event Function

The function catches the JSONDecodeError and prints an error message, but doesn't exit the program or return a value. This will cause the function to implicitly return None, which will then be used in the main function when it tries to access event_data. This will lead to an AttributeError or TypeError when the code attempts to use json.dumps on None, causing the program to crash with an uncaught exception. This violates ISO/IEC 25010 Reliability requirements for proper error handling and fault tolerance.

    try:
        with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
            return json.load(f)
    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
        print(f"❌ Failed to parse event JSON: {e}")
        sys.exit(1)

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Standard: ISO/IEC 25010 Reliability - Fault Tolerance

Comment on lines +29 to +30
def main():
event_data = load_github_event()
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Potential JSON Injection via Untrusted Event Data

The application loads potentially untrusted JSON data from an external source (GitHub event) and prints it directly to the console without proper validation or sanitization. If the JSON contains malicious content designed to exploit console vulnerabilities (e.g., ANSI escape sequences that can manipulate the terminal), it could lead to command injection or interface manipulation attacks.

    print("✅ Event JSON Payload:")
    # Sanitize and limit output of potentially untrusted data
    safe_output = json.dumps(event_data, indent=2)
    print(f"Length: {len(safe_output)} characters. First 1000 chars: {safe_output[:1000]}")

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Standard: CWE-94
Standard: OWASP Top 10 2021: A03 - Injection

Comment on lines +83 to +120
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]

print("Original list:")
print(original)

# Bubble Sort
arr1 = original.copy()
bubble_sort(arr1)
print("\nBubble Sort result:")
print(arr1)

# Selection Sort
arr2 = original.copy()
selection_sort(arr2)
print("\nSelection Sort result:")
print(arr2)

# Insertion Sort
arr3 = original.copy()
insertion_sort(arr3)
print("\nInsertion Sort result:")
print(arr3)

# Merge Sort (not in-place)
arr4 = original.copy()
arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
print("\nMerge Sort result:")
print(arr4_sorted)

# Python built-in sort (in-place)
arr5 = original.copy()
arr5.sort()
print("\nPython .sort() result:")
print(arr5)

# Python built-in sorted() (returns new list)
arr6 = sorted(original)
print("\nPython sorted() result (non-in-place):")
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Test Code Mixed with Implementation Code

The sorting.py file contains both implementation code (sorting algorithms) and test/demonstration code. This violates the separation of concerns principle and makes the module less maintainable. Production code should be separate from test code to improve modularity, reusability, and to prevent accidental execution of tests in production environments.

# In a new file: test_sorting.py
from sorting import bubble_sort, selection_sort, insertion_sort, merge_sort

def test_sorting_algorithms():
    # Sample input
    original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
    expected = [2, 2, 3, 6, 6]

    # Test Bubble Sort
    arr1 = original.copy()
    bubble_sort(arr1)
    assert arr1 == expected

    # Test Selection Sort
    arr2 = original.copy()
    selection_sort(arr2)
    assert arr2 == expected

    # Test Insertion Sort
    arr3 = original.copy()
    insertion_sort(arr3)
    assert arr3 == expected

    # Test Merge Sort
    arr4 = original.copy()
    arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
    assert arr4_sorted == expected

if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_sorting_algorithms()
    print("All tests passed!")

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Standard: Single Responsibility Principle (SRP), Python Testing Best Practices

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Code Review: Sorting Algorithms Implementation

👍 Well Done
Comprehensive Sorting Algorithms

Multiple sorting algorithms implemented with clear documentation and consistent structure.

Error Handling Improvement

Enhanced error handling in main.py with specific error types and appropriate exit codes.

📌 Files Processed
  • sorting.py
  • main.py
📝 Additional Comments
sorting.py (3)
Potential Resource Exhaustion

Merge sort implementation lacks input size validation. Large inputs could cause stack overflow or memory exhaustion. Attackers could exploit this with malicious large arrays.

def merge_sort(arr):
    """
    Performs Merge Sort (not in-place).
    Recursively divides the list and merges sorted halves.
    """
    # Validate input size to prevent resource exhaustion
    if len(arr) > 10000:  # Adjust threshold based on system capabilities
        raise ValueError("Input array too large for merge sort")
        
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr

    mid = len(arr) // 2
    left = merge_sort(arr[:mid])
    right = merge_sort(arr[mid:])

    return merge(left, right)

Standards:

  • CWE-400
  • OWASP-A05
Input Validation Absent

Sorting functions lack input validation. Non-list inputs or lists with non-comparable elements would cause runtime errors without graceful handling.

def bubble_sort(arr):
    """
    Performs in-place Bubble Sort on a list.
    Stops early if no swaps occur in a pass.
    
    Args:
        arr: List of comparable elements
        
    Raises:
        TypeError: If arr is not a list or contains non-comparable elements
    """
    if not isinstance(arr, list):
        raise TypeError("Input must be a list")
        
    if not arr:
        return  # Empty list is already sorted
        
    n = len(arr)

Standards:

  • ISO-IEC-25010-Reliability-Fault-Tolerance
  • ISO-IEC-25010-Functional-Correctness-Completeness
  • DbC-Preconditions
Quicksort Implementation Missing

The sorting module lacks quicksort, which offers O(n log n) average-case performance and is often more efficient than merge sort for in-memory sorting. This limits algorithm selection options.

def quick_sort(arr):
    """
    Performs Quick Sort on a list.
    Uses divide and conquer with pivot selection.
    """
    if len(arr) <= 1:
        return arr
    
    pivot = arr[len(arr) // 2]
    left = [x for x in arr if x < pivot]
    middle = [x for x in arr if x == pivot]
    right = [x for x in arr if x > pivot]
    
    return quick_sort(left) + middle + quick_sort(right)

Standards:

  • ISO-IEC-25010-Performance-Time-Behaviour
  • Algorithm-Opt-Divide-Conquer
  • Google-Performance-Best-Practices
main.py (3)
Error Output Leakage

Error messages expose exception details. In production, this could reveal sensitive implementation details to attackers. Information disclosure enables more targeted attacks.

except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
    print("❌ Failed to parse event JSON: Invalid format")
    # Log detailed error for debugging
    import logging
    logging.error(f"JSON parse error details: {e}")

Standards:

  • CWE-209
  • OWASP-A01
Error Handling Duplication

Error handling follows similar pattern with duplicated exit code logic. This creates maintenance overhead when error handling strategy needs to change and violates DRY principle.

def exit_with_error(message, exit_code=1):
    print(message)
    sys.exit(exit_code)

def load_github_event():
    event_name = os.getenv("GITHUB_EVENT_NAME", "UNKNOWN_EVENT")
    event_path = os.getenv("GITHUB_EVENT_PATH")

    print(f"📦 Received GitHub event: {event_name}")

    if not event_path:
        exit_with_error("⚠️  Environment variable GITHUB_EVENT_PATH is not set. Cannot read event data.")

    if not os.path.isfile(event_path):
        exit_with_error(f"❌ Event file not found at: {event_path}")

    try:
        with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
            return json.load(f)
    except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
        exit_with_error(f"❌ Failed to parse event JSON: {e}")
    except Exception as e:
        exit_with_error(f"❌ Unexpected error reading event file: {e}")

Standards:

  • Clean-Code-DRY
  • Refactoring-Extract-Method
  • Clean-Code-Error-Handling
Event File Validation

The validation checks if the file exists but not if it's readable. This could lead to unexpected errors if the file exists but has insufficient permissions. Adding a readability check would improve robustness.

if not os.path.isfile(event_path):
    print(f"❌ Event file not found at: {event_path}")
    sys.exit(1)
if not os.access(event_path, os.R_OK):
    print(f"❌ Event file is not readable: {event_path}")
    sys.exit(1)

Standards:

  • Logic-Verification-Input-Validation
  • Business-Rule-Error-Handling
  • Algorithm-Correctness-Edge-Cases



# Sample input
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
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Command Injection Risk

Sample data is hardcoded in source. In production, if this code accepts user input for sorting, it could enable command injection. Attackers could inject malicious data leading to code execution.

Suggested change
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
def validate_input(arr):
"""Validate that input is a list of numbers only"""
if not isinstance(arr, list):
raise TypeError("Input must be a list")
for item in arr:
if not isinstance(item, (int, float)):
raise ValueError("List must contain only numbers")
return arr
# Replace hardcoded sample with validated input
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2] # For demo purposes
try:
original = validate_input(original)
except (TypeError, ValueError) as e:
print(f"Input validation error: {e}")
exit(1)
Standards
  • CWE-78
  • OWASP-A03

Comment on lines +83 to +86
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]

print("Original list:")
print(original)
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Exception Handling Missing

Sample code lacks exception handling for sorting operations. Errors during sorting would cause uncaught exceptions, crashing the program without graceful recovery.

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original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
print("Original list:")
print(original)
# Sample input
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
print("Original list:")
print(original)
try:
# Bubble Sort
arr1 = original.copy()
bubble_sort(arr1)
print("\nBubble Sort result:")
print(arr1)
# Selection Sort
arr2 = original.copy()
selection_sort(arr2)
print("\nSelection Sort result:")
print(arr2)
# Insertion Sort
arr3 = original.copy()
insertion_sort(arr3)
print("\nInsertion Sort result:")
print(arr3)
# Merge Sort (not in-place)
arr4 = original.copy()
arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
print("\nMerge Sort result:")
print(arr4_sorted)
# Python built-in sort (in-place)
arr5 = original.copy()
arr5.sort()
print("\nPython .sort() result:")
print(arr5)
# Python built-in sorted() (returns new list)
arr6 = sorted(original)
print("\nPython sorted() result (non-in-place):")
print(arr6)
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error during sorting operation: {e}")
Standards
  • ISO-IEC-25010-Reliability-Fault-Tolerance
  • ISO-IEC-25010-Functional-Correctness-Appropriateness
  • SRE-Error-Handling

Comment on lines +20 to 24
with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
return json.load(f)
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
print(f"❌ Failed to parse event JSON: {e}")
except Exception as e:
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Resource Cleanup Missing

File resource not properly closed in error path. JSONDecodeError catch doesn't close file handle, potentially leading to resource leaks under error conditions.

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with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
return json.load(f)
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
print(f"❌ Failed to parse event JSON: {e}")
except Exception as e:
try:
with open(event_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
try:
return json.load(f)
except json.JSONDecodeError as e:
print(f"❌ Failed to parse event JSON: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Unexpected error reading event file: {e}")
sys.exit(1)
Standards
  • ISO-IEC-25010-Reliability-Recoverability
  • ISO-IEC-25010-Functional-Correctness-Appropriateness
  • SRE-Resource-Management

Comment on lines +60 to +79
def merge(left, right):
"""
Helper function to merge two sorted lists.
"""
result = []
i = j = 0

# Merge the two halves
while i < len(left) and j < len(right):
if left[i] <= right[j]:
result.append(left[i])
i += 1
else:
result.append(right[j])
j += 1

# Append any remaining elements
result.extend(left[i:])
result.extend(right[j:])
return result
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Inefficient Merge Implementation

Multiple append operations in the merge function cause O(n) individual memory allocations. This creates unnecessary GC pressure and reduces performance, especially for large arrays.

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def merge(left, right):
"""
Helper function to merge two sorted lists.
"""
result = []
i = j = 0
# Merge the two halves
while i < len(left) and j < len(right):
if left[i] <= right[j]:
result.append(left[i])
i += 1
else:
result.append(right[j])
j += 1
# Append any remaining elements
result.extend(left[i:])
result.extend(right[j:])
return result
def merge(left, right):
"""
Helper function to merge two sorted lists.
"""
result = [None] * (len(left) + len(right))
i = j = k = 0
# Merge the two halves
while i < len(left) and j < len(right):
if left[i] <= right[j]:
result[k] = left[i]
i += 1
else:
result[k] = right[j]
j += 1
k += 1
# Copy remaining elements
while i < len(left):
result[k] = left[i]
i += 1
k += 1
while j < len(right):
result[k] = right[j]
j += 1
k += 1
return result
Standards
  • ISO-IEC-25010-Performance-Resource-Utilization
  • Algorithm-Opt-Memory-Allocation
  • Google-Performance-Best-Practices

Comment on lines +45 to +57
def merge_sort(arr):
"""
Performs Merge Sort (not in-place).
Recursively divides the list and merges sorted halves.
"""
if len(arr) <= 1:
return arr

mid = len(arr) // 2
left = merge_sort(arr[:mid])
right = merge_sort(arr[mid:])

return merge(left, right)
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Inefficient Merge Sort

The merge sort implementation creates unnecessary copies of arrays with slice operations (arr[:mid] and arr[mid:]) on each recursive call, leading to O(n log n) extra space complexity. This reduces performance for large arrays due to excessive memory allocation.

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def merge_sort(arr):
"""
Performs Merge Sort (not in-place).
Recursively divides the list and merges sorted halves.
"""
if len(arr) <= 1:
return arr
mid = len(arr) // 2
left = merge_sort(arr[:mid])
right = merge_sort(arr[mid:])
return merge(left, right)
def merge_sort(arr):
"""
Performs Merge Sort (not in-place).
Recursively divides the list and merges sorted halves.
"""
# Create a copy to avoid modifying the original
result = arr.copy()
temp = [0] * len(arr) # Auxiliary array
_merge_sort_helper(result, 0, len(result) - 1, temp)
return result
def _merge_sort_helper(arr, left, right, temp):
"""Helper function that performs the recursive merge sort"""
if left < right:
mid = left + (right - left) // 2
_merge_sort_helper(arr, left, mid, temp)
_merge_sort_helper(arr, mid + 1, right, temp)
_merge(arr, left, mid, right, temp)
def _merge(arr, left, mid, right, temp):
"""Merges two sorted subarrays using indices instead of slices"""
# Copy data to temp arrays
for i in range(left, right + 1):
temp[i] = arr[i]
i = left # Initial index of first subarray
j = mid + 1 # Initial index of second subarray
k = left # Initial index of merged subarray
# Merge temp arrays back into arr[left..right]
while i <= mid and j <= right:
if temp[i] <= temp[j]:
arr[k] = temp[i]
i += 1
else:
arr[k] = temp[j]
j += 1
k += 1
# Copy the remaining elements of left subarray, if any
while i <= mid:
arr[k] = temp[i]
i += 1
k += 1
# No need to copy remaining elements of right subarray
# as they are already in the correct position
Standards
  • Algorithm-Correctness-Space-Complexity
  • Mathematical-Accuracy-Recursive-Algorithms
  • Logic-Verification-Performance-Optimization

Comment on lines +83 to +93
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]

print("Original list:")
print(original)

# Bubble Sort
arr1 = original.copy()
bubble_sort(arr1)
print("\nBubble Sort result:")
print(arr1)

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Hardcoded Test Data

Sorting algorithm testing code is mixed with implementation, violating separation of concerns. This makes the module less reusable as a library and complicates maintenance by coupling implementation with testing.

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original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
print("Original list:")
print(original)
# Bubble Sort
arr1 = original.copy()
bubble_sort(arr1)
print("\nBubble Sort result:")
print(arr1)
def bubble_sort(arr):
"""
Performs in-place Bubble Sort on a list.
Stops early if no swaps occur in a pass.
"""
n = len(arr)
for end in range(n - 1, 0, -1):
swapped = False
for i in range(end):
if arr[i] > arr[i + 1]:
arr[i], arr[i + 1] = arr[i + 1], arr[i]
swapped = True
if not swapped:
break
def selection_sort(arr):
"""
Performs in-place Selection Sort.
Repeatedly selects the minimum element and puts it in place.
"""
n = len(arr)
for i in range(n):
min_idx = i
for j in range(i + 1, n):
if arr[j] < arr[min_idx]:
min_idx = j
arr[i], arr[min_idx] = arr[min_idx], arr[i]
def insertion_sort(arr):
"""
Performs in-place Insertion Sort.
Builds the sorted array one item at a time.
"""
for i in range(1, len(arr)):
key = arr[i]
j = i - 1
while j >= 0 and arr[j] > key:
arr[j + 1] = arr[j]
j -= 1
arr[j + 1] = key
def merge_sort(arr):
"""
Performs Merge Sort (not in-place).
Recursively divides the list and merges sorted halves.
"""
if len(arr) <= 1:
return arr
mid = len(arr) // 2
left = merge_sort(arr[:mid])
right = merge_sort(arr[mid:])
return merge(left, right)
def merge(left, right):
"""
Helper function to merge two sorted lists.
"""
result = []
i = j = 0
# Merge the two halves
while i < len(left) and j < len(right):
if left[i] <= right[j]:
result.append(left[i])
i += 1
else:
result.append(right[j])
j += 1
# Append any remaining elements
result.extend(left[i:])
result.extend(right[j:])
return result
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Sample input
original = [6, 6, 2, 3, 2]
print("Original list:")
print(original)
# Bubble Sort
arr1 = original.copy()
bubble_sort(arr1)
print("\nBubble Sort result:")
print(arr1)
# Selection Sort
arr2 = original.copy()
selection_sort(arr2)
print("\nSelection Sort result:")
print(arr2)
# Insertion Sort
arr3 = original.copy()
insertion_sort(arr3)
print("\nInsertion Sort result:")
print(arr3)
# Merge Sort (not in-place)
arr4 = original.copy()
arr4_sorted = merge_sort(arr4)
print("\nMerge Sort result:")
print(arr4_sorted)
# Python built-in sort (in-place)
arr5 = original.copy()
arr5.sort()
print("\nPython .sort() result:")
print(arr5)
# Python built-in sorted() (returns new list)
arr6 = sorted(original)
print("\nPython sorted() result (non-in-place):")
print(arr6)
Standards
  • Clean-Code-Separation-Of-Concerns
  • Clean-Code-Module-Organization
  • SOLID-SRP

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