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| 1 | +# go-workflows Development Instructions |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +Durable workflows library for Go that borrows heavily from Temporal and DTFx. Supports multiple backends (MySQL, Redis, SQLite, in-memory) and provides comprehensive workflow orchestration capabilities. |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +Always reference these instructions first and fallback to search or bash commands only when you encounter unexpected information that does not match the info here. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Working Effectively |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +### Bootstrap and Build |
| 10 | +Run these commands in sequence to set up a working development environment: |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +```bash |
| 13 | +# 1. Download Go dependencies - NEVER CANCEL: Takes ~3.5 minutes. Set timeout to 300+ seconds. |
| 14 | +go mod download |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +# 2. Build all packages - Takes ~40 seconds. Set timeout to 120+ seconds. |
| 17 | +go build -v ./... |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +# 3. Start development dependencies - Takes ~13 seconds. Set timeout to 60+ seconds. |
| 20 | +docker compose up -d |
| 21 | +``` |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +### Testing |
| 24 | +```bash |
| 25 | +# Run short tests - NEVER CANCEL: Takes ~45 seconds. Set timeout to 120+ seconds. |
| 26 | +go test -short -timeout 120s -race -count 1 -v ./... |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +# Run full test suite - NEVER CANCEL: Takes ~2.5 minutes. Set timeout to 300+ seconds. |
| 29 | +go test -timeout 180s -race -count 1 -v ./... |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +# Install test reporting tool |
| 32 | +go install github.com/jstemmer/go-junit-report/v2@latest |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +# Run tests with JUnit output (as used in CI) - NEVER CANCEL: Takes ~2.5 minutes. Set timeout to 300+ seconds. |
| 35 | +go test -timeout 120s -race -count 1 -v ./... 2>&1 | go-junit-report -set-exit-code -iocopy -out "report.xml" |
| 36 | +``` |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### Linting |
| 39 | +```bash |
| 40 | +# Install golangci-lint |
| 41 | +go install github.com/golangci/golangci-lint/cmd/golangci-lint@latest |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +# Build custom analyzer plugin - Takes ~8 seconds. Set timeout to 60+ seconds. |
| 44 | +go build -tags analyzerplugin -buildmode=plugin analyzer/plugin/plugin.go |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +# Run basic linting (custom analyzer has version conflicts) - Takes ~12 seconds. Set timeout to 120+ seconds. |
| 47 | +~/go/bin/golangci-lint run --disable-all --enable=gofmt,govet,ineffassign,misspell --timeout=5m |
| 48 | +``` |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +### Run Sample Applications |
| 51 | +```bash |
| 52 | +# Simple workflow example with Redis backend (default) |
| 53 | +cd samples/simple && go run . |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +# Simple workflow with SQLite backend |
| 56 | +cd samples/simple && go run . -backend sqlite |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +# Benchmark utility |
| 59 | +cd bench && go run . |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +# Web example with diagnostic UI |
| 62 | +cd samples/web && go run . |
| 63 | +# Access UI at http://localhost:3000/diag |
| 64 | +``` |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +## Validation |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +### Core Workflow Functionality |
| 69 | +Always test core workflow functionality after making changes: |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +1. **Simple End-to-End Test:** |
| 72 | + ```bash |
| 73 | + cd samples/simple && go run . -backend sqlite |
| 74 | + ``` |
| 75 | + Expected output: "Workflow finished. Result: 59" |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +2. **Multi-Backend Test:** |
| 78 | + ```bash |
| 79 | + # Test Redis backend (requires docker compose up) |
| 80 | + cd samples/simple && go run . |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | + # Test SQLite backend (embedded) |
| 83 | + cd samples/simple && go run . -backend sqlite |
| 84 | + ``` |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +3. **Benchmark Validation:** |
| 87 | + ```bash |
| 88 | + cd bench && go run . |
| 89 | + ``` |
| 90 | + Expected: Workflow hierarchy execution with metrics output |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +### Build Validation |
| 93 | +Always run these validation steps before committing: |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +1. **Full Build:** `go build -v ./...` - Must complete without errors |
| 96 | +2. **Short Tests:** `go test -short -timeout 120s -race -count 1 -v ./...` - Should pass (1 known non-critical test failure in tester package) |
| 97 | +3. **Sample Execution:** At least one sample must run successfully |
| 98 | +4. **Basic Linting:** Check for obvious issues with basic linters |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +### Manual Testing Scenarios |
| 101 | +Execute these scenarios to verify workflow functionality: |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +1. **Basic Activity Workflow:** |
| 104 | + - Run `samples/simple` |
| 105 | + - Verify workflow executes activities and returns result |
| 106 | + - Check no errors in output |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +2. **Subworkflow Execution:** |
| 109 | + - Run `bench` utility |
| 110 | + - Verify hierarchical workflow creation and execution |
| 111 | + - Check metrics output shows expected activity and workflow counts |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +3. **Backend Switching:** |
| 114 | + - Test same workflow with different backends (Redis, SQLite) |
| 115 | + - Verify consistent behavior across backends |
| 116 | + |
| 117 | +## Repository Structure |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +### Key Directories |
| 120 | +- **`/samples/`** - Example applications demonstrating workflow patterns: |
| 121 | + - `simple/` - Basic workflow with activities |
| 122 | + - `web/` - Web UI example with diagnostics |
| 123 | + - `subworkflow/` - Nested workflow patterns |
| 124 | + - `timer/` - Timer and scheduling examples |
| 125 | + - `signal/` - Signal handling patterns |
| 126 | +- **`/backend/`** - Storage backend implementations: |
| 127 | + - `mysql/` - MySQL backend |
| 128 | + - `redis/` - Redis backend |
| 129 | + - `sqlite/` - SQLite backend |
| 130 | + - `monoprocess/` - In-memory backend |
| 131 | +- **`/workflow/`** - Core workflow execution engine |
| 132 | +- **`/activity/`** - Activity execution framework |
| 133 | +- **`/tester/`** - Testing utilities for workflow development |
| 134 | +- **`/client/`** - Client library for workflow interactions |
| 135 | +- **`/worker/`** - Worker process implementation |
| 136 | +- **`/analyzer/`** - Custom Go analyzer for workflow code validation |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +### Build and Configuration Files |
| 139 | +- **`go.mod`** - Go module definition with all dependencies |
| 140 | +- **`docker-compose.yml`** - Development dependencies (MySQL, Redis) |
| 141 | +- **`.golangci.yml`** - Linting configuration (includes custom analyzer) |
| 142 | +- **`tools.go`** - Development tool dependencies |
| 143 | +- **`.github/workflows/go.yml`** - CI pipeline definition |
| 144 | + |
| 145 | +### Development Dependencies |
| 146 | +The project requires Docker services for full functionality: |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +```bash |
| 149 | +# Start MySQL and Redis services |
| 150 | +docker compose up -d |
| 151 | + |
| 152 | +# Check service status |
| 153 | +docker compose ps |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +# View logs |
| 156 | +docker compose logs |
| 157 | + |
| 158 | +# Stop services |
| 159 | +docker compose down |
| 160 | +``` |
| 161 | + |
| 162 | +## Common Tasks |
| 163 | + |
| 164 | +### Adding New Workflow Examples |
| 165 | +1. Create directory under `samples/` |
| 166 | +2. Implement workflow and activity functions |
| 167 | +3. Add backend selection similar to existing samples |
| 168 | +4. Test with multiple backends |
| 169 | +5. Add to documentation |
| 170 | + |
| 171 | +### Backend Development |
| 172 | +1. Implement `backend.Backend` interface |
| 173 | +2. Add database schema/migrations as needed |
| 174 | +3. Create integration tests using `backend/test` package |
| 175 | +4. Add CI job in `.github/workflows/go.yml` |
| 176 | + |
| 177 | +### Custom Analyzer Rules |
| 178 | +1. Modify `analyzer/analyzer.go` |
| 179 | +2. Rebuild plugin: `go build -tags analyzerplugin -buildmode=plugin analyzer/plugin/plugin.go` |
| 180 | +3. Test with golangci-lint (note: version compatibility issues exist) |
| 181 | + |
| 182 | +## Timing Expectations |
| 183 | + |
| 184 | +| Operation | Time | Timeout Recommendation | |
| 185 | +|-----------|------|----------------------| |
| 186 | +| `go mod download` | ~3.5 minutes | 300+ seconds | |
| 187 | +| `go build -v ./...` | ~40 seconds | 120+ seconds | |
| 188 | +| `go test -short` | ~45 seconds | 120+ seconds | |
| 189 | +| `go test` (full) | ~2.5 minutes | 300+ seconds | |
| 190 | +| `docker compose up -d` | ~13 seconds | 60+ seconds | |
| 191 | +| Plugin build | ~8 seconds | 60+ seconds | |
| 192 | +| Linting | ~12 seconds | 120+ seconds | |
| 193 | + |
| 194 | +**CRITICAL:** NEVER CANCEL build or test operations. Always wait for completion and use recommended timeout values. |
| 195 | + |
| 196 | +## Known Issues |
| 197 | +- Custom analyzer plugin has version conflicts with current golangci-lint |
| 198 | +- One test failure in `tester/tester_timers_test.go` (non-critical) |
| 199 | +- Various linter warnings present but not blocking |
| 200 | + |
| 201 | +## CI Pipeline |
| 202 | +The GitHub Actions workflow (`.github/workflows/go.yml`) runs: |
| 203 | +1. Build validation |
| 204 | +2. Short tests on main branch |
| 205 | +3. Backend-specific tests (Redis, MySQL, SQLite) in parallel |
| 206 | +4. Test reporting with summaries |
| 207 | + |
| 208 | +Always ensure your changes pass the same tests that CI runs. |
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