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Enforces unit test requirements for the Rust data-processing modules in src-tauri/src/sql/ (generator.rs, parse.rs) and src-tauri/src/reader/ (excel.rs and other readers). Use when writing, editing, or reviewing Rust code in these modules. Ensures stability tests (and performance tests for hot-path code) are added for any change, and that tests follow the shared `<module>_test.rs` convention.

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Rust Data Module: Unit Test Requirements

Rule

Any change to code under src-tauri/src/sql/ or src-tauri/src/reader/ MUST be accompanied by corresponding unit tests.

This applies to:

  • New functions or structs
  • Modified logic in existing functions
  • Performance optimizations (require performance tests)
  • Bug fixes (require regression tests)

Test Structure

Tests live in separate <module>_test.rs files within the same module directory (one test file per implementation file). Do NOT place #[cfg(test)] mod tests blocks inline inside the implementation file.

src-tauri/src/sql/
├── generator.rs          # implementation
├── generator_test.rs     # tests for generator
├── parse.rs              # implementation
├── parse_test.rs         # tests for parse (if needed)
└── mod.rs                # registers test modules with #[cfg(test)]

src-tauri/src/reader/
├── excel.rs              # implementation
├── excel_test.rs         # tests for excel
└── mod.rs                # registers test modules with #[cfg(test)]

Register each test module in mod.rs:

pub mod excel;

#[cfg(test)]
mod excel_test;

Each test file imports the items under test from its sibling module:

use super::excel::{excel_cell_to_timestamp_nanos, infer_cell_data_type};

Two Test Categories Required

1. Stability Tests

Every public or pub(crate) function must have stability tests covering:

AspectWhat to test
CorrectnessExpected output for valid inputs
Edge casesEmpty strings, NULL, large values, negative numbers
Error handlingInvalid inputs return appropriate errors
Type safetyEach SqlType variant produces correct SQL output
RegressionPreviously fixed bugs stay fixed

Naming convention: test_<function>_<scenario>()

Examples:

  • test_format_bool_for_sql_known_values()
  • test_resolve_export_specs_rejects_duplicate_export_names()
  • test_format_cell_bool_to_int()
  • test_converts_excel_datetime_cell()
  • test_non_datetime_cells_return_none()

2. Performance Tests

Any code in the hot formatting loop or called per-row must have performance tests:

AspectWhat to test
Time boundCompletes within a reasonable time for N iterations
ScalingDoes not degrade unexpectedly with more columns/rows
ComparisonEnum dispatch is not slower than string-based approach

Naming convention: test_perf_<function>_<scenario>()

Examples:

  • test_perf_format_cell_for_sql_enum_dispatch()
  • test_perf_resolve_export_specs_large_columns()
  • test_perf_parse_sql_type_enum_approach()

Performance test pattern:

#[test]
fn test_perf_<name>() {
    use std::time::Instant;
    let iterations = 50_000;
    let start = Instant::now();
    for _ in 0..iterations {
        std::hint::black_box(/* call hot function */);
    }
    let duration = start.elapsed();
    assert!(
        duration.as_millis() < THRESHOLD_MS,
        "function too slow: {:?} for {} iterations",
        duration, iterations
    );
}

Exposing Internals for Testing

Functions and types needed by tests must be marked pub(crate):

// In generator.rs:
#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Debug)]
pub(crate) enum SqlType { ... }

pub(crate) fn format_cell_for_sql(...) -> String { ... }

// In excel.rs:
pub(crate) fn excel_cell_to_timestamp_nanos(cell: &Data) -> Option<i64> { ... }
pub(crate) fn infer_cell_data_type(cell: &Data) -> DataType { ... }

CI Integration

Tests run automatically in GitHub Actions via .github/workflows/test.yml on:

  • Push to main or ai/* branches
  • Pull requests targeting main

Checklist

When modifying any file under src-tauri/src/sql/ or src-tauri/src/reader/:

  • Added/updated stability tests in the corresponding <module>_test.rs file (not inline)
  • Added/updated performance tests for hot-path changes
  • Test module is registered in mod.rs with #[cfg(test)]
  • Internal items are pub(crate) if tests need access
  • cargo test --lib <module>::<module>_test passes locally (e.g. sql::generator_test, reader::excel_test)
  • No test uses unwrap() on fallible operations (use ? or assert!)