fix: tighten up query input validation, fixed case-sensitivity compatibility with Prisma

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Code Review Complete

Overall Assessment

This PR implements important improvements to query input validation and case-sensitivity compatibility with Prisma. The changes are well-structured and address real compatibility issues.

✅ Strengths

1. Case Sensitivity Compatibility (crud-types.ts:283-287, base.ts:525-542)

• Adds proper PostgreSQL case-insensitive string filtering with mode: 'default' | 'insensitive'
• Correctly uses ilike for case-insensitive operations vs like for case-sensitive
• Type system properly restricts this feature to PostgreSQL only via ProviderSupportsCaseSensitivity

2. Validation Schema Improvements (validator.ts)

• Stricter Objects: Changed z.object() to z.strictObject() throughout for better validation
• String Filter Enhancement: Expanded string filter schema to properly support startsWith, endsWith, contains with case-sensitivity options
• Include Schema: Added missing fields (omit, orderBy, skip, take, distinct) to relation include options
• Helper Methods: Added makeSkipSchema(), makeTakeSchema(), and makeStringModeSchema() for better organization

3. Test Coverage (filter.test.ts)

• Comprehensive test cases for both SQLite and PostgreSQL case sensitivity behaviors
• Clear differentiation between provider-specific behaviors
• Good edge case coverage (empty arrays, null values, etc.)

🔍 Areas for Consideration

1. Performance Impact

The string casing preparation in base.ts:575-591 uses eb.fn('lower') for case-insensitive operations. This could impact performance on large datasets since it prevents index usage. Consider documenting this performance implication.

2. Error Handling

In base.ts:563, there's a generic throw new Error() instead of a more specific error type like QueryError. Should be:

throw new QueryError(`Invalid string filter key: ${key}`);

3. Type Safety

The test file uses as any casts in lines 140, 155, 170, 185 to bypass TypeScript checks for the mode field. While this works for testing, it indicates the types might need refinement for better developer experience.

4. Validation Logic

The buildStandardFilter method in base.ts:451-518 is complex with multiple responsibilities. Consider breaking it down into smaller, focused methods for better maintainability.

🛡️ Security & Best Practices

• ✅ No SQL injection risks - properly uses parameterized queries
• ✅ Input validation is comprehensive with Zod schemas
• ✅ No secrets or sensitive data exposed
• ✅ Proper null handling throughout

🚀 Recommendations

1. Documentation: Add comments explaining the case-sensitivity behavior differences between providers
2. Performance: Document the index usage implications of case-insensitive queries
3. Error Types: Use consistent QueryError instead of generic Error
4. Type Refinement: Consider making the mode field properly typed for better DX

📈 Impact Assessment

• Breaking Changes: None - this is additive functionality
• Performance: Minimal impact, potential concern with case-insensitive queries on large datasets
• Compatibility: Significant improvement in Prisma compatibility
• Maintainability: Good - code is well-structured with proper separation of concerns

This is a solid PR that addresses important compatibility issues while maintaining code quality. The comprehensive test coverage gives confidence in the implementation.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR improves query input validation and fixes case-sensitivity compatibility with Prisma by tightening validation schemas and adding proper support for provider-specific case sensitivity modes.

Key changes:

• Enhanced input validation using z.strictObject() instead of z.object().strict()
• Added provider-specific case-sensitivity support for PostgreSQL
• Expanded test coverage for case-sensitive/insensitive string filtering across different database providers

Reviewed Changes

Copilot reviewed 4 out of 4 changed files in this pull request and generated 4 comments.

File	Description
packages/runtime/test/client-api/filter.test.ts	Added comprehensive test cases for case-sensitive string filtering behavior across SQLite and PostgreSQL providers
packages/runtime/src/client/crud/validator.ts	Replaced object validation patterns with strictObject, added string mode validation, and extracted skip/take schema methods
packages/runtime/src/client/crud/dialects/base.ts	Updated string filtering logic to properly handle case sensitivity modes and improved SQL value handling
packages/runtime/src/client/crud-types.ts	Enhanced type definitions to include schema-aware primitive filters and provider-specific case sensitivity support

Comments suppressed due to low confidence (4)

packages/runtime/src/client/crud/validator.ts:155

• Using 'as any' type assertion bypasses type safety. Consider updating the type definitions to properly support the 'mode' property instead of using type assertions.

            undefined,

packages/runtime/src/client/crud/validator.ts:185

• Using 'as any' type assertion bypasses type safety. Consider updating the type definitions to properly support the 'mode' property instead of using type assertions.

            schema = getSchema(model, options);

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Overall Assessment ✅

This PR implements important improvements to query input validation and case-sensitivity compatibility with Prisma. The changes are well-structured, secure, and address real compatibility issues. The implementation follows good practices and maintains type safety throughout.

Key Changes Summary

1. Enhanced Input Validation (validator.ts)

• Stricter validation: Changed from z.object() to z.strictObject() throughout - excellent security practice
• Schema completeness: Added missing fields to include schema (omit, orderBy, skip, take, distinct)
• Helper methods: Added makeSkipSchema(), makeTakeSchema(), and makeStringModeSchema() for better organization

2. Case-Sensitivity Support (crud-types.ts & base.ts)

• Type-safe implementation: Added ProviderSupportsCaseSensitivity<Schema> type constraint
• PostgreSQL support: Properly implements mode: 'default' | 'insensitive' for string operations
• SQL generation: Uses ilike for case-insensitive vs like for case-sensitive operations

3. Comprehensive Tests (filter.test.ts)

• Provider-specific testing: Clear differentiation between SQLite and PostgreSQL behavior
• Edge case coverage: Tests empty arrays, null values, and various string operations
• Real-world scenarios: Covers both case-sensitive and insensitive use cases

Code Quality & Best Practices ⭐

Strengths

• Security-first approach: strictObject() prevents injection of unwanted properties
• Type safety: Proper TypeScript constraints prevent runtime errors
• Provider abstraction: Clean separation of database-specific functionality
• Comprehensive validation: Validates both structure and business logic constraints
• Consistent patterns: Uses established patterns throughout the codebase

Areas for Minor Improvement

• Error specificity: base.ts:563 uses generic Error instead of more specific QueryError
• Type assertions: Test file uses as any casts (lines 140, 155, 170, 185) to bypass type checks for mode field

Potential Issues 🔍

Performance Considerations

• Index usage: Case-insensitive operations using eb.fn('lower') may prevent index usage on large datasets
• Query complexity: String filtering with case-insensitivity adds computational overhead
• Recommendation: Document performance implications for case-insensitive queries

Minor Technical Issues

1. Generic error handling (base.ts:563):

   // Current
   throw new Error(`Invalid string filter key: ${key}`);
   
   // Recommended  
   throw new QueryError(`Invalid string filter key: ${key}`);

2. Method complexity: buildStandardFilter method is quite large and handles multiple responsibilities - consider breaking down for maintainability

Security Assessment 🛡️

Excellent security posture - no vulnerabilities identified:

• ✅ Uses parameterized queries throughout - no SQL injection risks
• ✅ Input validation is comprehensive with Zod schemas
• ✅ strictObject() prevents property injection attacks
• ✅ Proper null/undefined handling throughout
• ✅ No secrets or sensitive data exposed

Test Coverage 📊

Comprehensive and well-designed testing:

• ✅ Tests both SQLite and PostgreSQL providers
• ✅ Covers case-sensitive and insensitive operations
• ✅ Tests edge cases (empty arrays, null values)
• ✅ Validates both positive and negative scenarios
• ✅ Clear separation of provider-specific behavior

Performance & Compatibility 🚀

Positive Impact

• Enhanced Prisma compatibility: Brings ZenStack closer to Prisma's API
• Type safety improvements: Better compile-time validation
• Input validation: Prevents runtime errors from malformed inputs

Considerations

• Breaking changes: None - this is purely additive functionality
• Performance: Minimal impact except for case-insensitive queries on large datasets
• Maintainability: Well-structured code with clear separation of concerns

Recommendations 📝

1. Documentation: Add comments explaining case-sensitivity behavior differences between providers
2. Performance notes: Document the index usage implications of case-insensitive queries
3. Error consistency: Use QueryError instead of generic Error for string filter validation
4. Type refinement: Consider making the mode field properly typed to eliminate test file type assertions

Final Verdict ✅

Approved with minor suggestions. This is a solid PR that:

• Significantly improves Prisma compatibility
• Maintains excellent security practices
• Provides comprehensive test coverage
• Follows established code patterns
• Introduces no breaking changes

The case-sensitivity feature is well-implemented and the enhanced validation provides better runtime safety. The suggestions above are minor improvements that don't block merging.

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