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Support threads on local backend #504

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  • New Features

    • Enhanced resource allocation logic for task execution, now accounting for total slots required based on cores and threads.
    • Added support for specifying the number of threads per core in the spawner classes, improving command generation for SLURM.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Simplified validation process by removing checks for threads per core, improving user experience with local backend configurations.
  • Tests

    • Removed outdated tests related to thread checks and refined error handling in MPI backend tests, streamlining the testing suite to focus on current functionalities.

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The pull request introduces significant changes across multiple files, primarily focusing on simplifying resource validation related to thread management in the executor framework. The check_threads_per_core function has been removed, along with its associated logic, leading to the elimination of checks for the threads_per_core parameter when using the "local" backend. Additionally, updates were made to resource allocation logic in the shared.py file to better reflect the actual resource needs of tasks. Corresponding tests for the removed functionality were also deleted.

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File Change Summary
executorlib/interactive/executor.py Removed check_threads_per_core function call and logic from create_executor.
executorlib/interactive/shared.py Introduced slots_required for resource allocation in _submit_function_to_separate_process. Updated _wait_for_free_slots to use slots_required.
executorlib/standalone/inputcheck.py Removed check_threads_per_core function.
tests/test_shared_input_check.py Removed test_check_threads_per_core method from TestInputCheck class.
tests/test_executor_backend_mpi.py Updated tests to remove assertions related to threads_per_core and added timing assertions for caching behavior.
tests/test_executor_backend_mpi_noblock.py Removed test case checking for TypeError related to threads_per_core in test_errors method.
executorlib/standalone/interactive/spawner.py Added threads_per_core parameter to SubprocessSpawner and SrunSpawner constructors, updated command generation logic.

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🐰 In the meadow where bunnies play,
We’ve tidied up the threads today!
No more checks for cores to fret,
Just hop along, no need to sweat!
With slots in mind, we’ll work just right,
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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (1)
executorlib/interactive/shared.py (1)

552-552: LGTM! Consider documenting the slots calculation.

The use of slots_required in _wait_for_free_slots correctly accounts for both cores and threads when checking resource availability.

Consider adding a docstring update to clarify that cores_requested now represents total slots (cores * threads):

def _wait_for_free_slots(
    active_task_dict: dict,
    cores_requested: int,
    max_cores: Optional[int] = None,
    max_workers: Optional[int] = None,
) -> dict:
    """
    Wait for available computing resources to become available.

    Args:
-        cores_requested (int): Number of cores required for executing the next task
+        cores_requested (int): Total number of slots (cores * threads_per_core) required for executing the next task
"""
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executorlib/interactive/shared.py (2)

556-556: LGTM! Verify resource tracking behavior.

The active task dictionary now correctly tracks total resource usage by storing slots_required instead of just cores.

Let's verify that the active task dictionary is properly cleaned up:

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The search results show that active_task_dict is properly managed throughout its lifecycle:

  1. Initialization as empty dict
  2. Updated through _submit_function_to_separate_process
  3. Cleaned up in _wait_for_free_slots by filtering out completed tasks
  4. Final assignment of slots_required for resource tracking

LGTM! Resource tracking cleanup is properly implemented

The active task dictionary has consistent cleanup through dictionary comprehensions that filter out completed tasks (k.done()). This ensures proper resource tracking and cleanup when tasks complete, preventing resource leaks. The update with slots_required fits well within this pattern.

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549-549: LGTM! Verify thread count calculation across the codebase.

The calculation of total slots as cores * threads_per_core is correct. The default value of 1 for threads_per_core maintains backward compatibility.

Let's verify that this is the only place where thread calculations are performed:

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Thread calculation is consistently implemented across the codebase

The thread count calculation in shared.py aligns with its usage in the Flux backend implementation. The threads_per_core parameter is correctly:

  • Used as a multiplier for cores in resource calculation (shared.py)
  • Passed as cores_per_task and cores_per_slot in Flux job specifications (flux.py)
  • Documented in examples with appropriate defaults and recommendations
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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (2)
executorlib/standalone/interactive/spawner.py (2)

Line range hint 246-247: Fix the SLURM command generation bug.

There's a critical bug in the SLURM command generation where the --cpus-per-task option is malformed:

  1. The equals sign is missing
  2. There's no space between the option and value

Apply this fix:

-    command_prepend_lst += ["--cpus-per-task" + str(threads_per_core)]
+    command_prepend_lst += ["--cpus-per-task=" + str(threads_per_core)]

This ensures the SLURM command is properly formatted as --cpus-per-task=N.


Line range hint 1-262: Consider adding integration tests for thread support.

While the thread management implementation looks good overall, consider:

  1. Adding integration tests to verify thread allocation works correctly across different backends (subprocess, MPI, SLURM)
  2. Documenting any limitations or requirements for thread support in the class docstrings

Would you like me to help create integration test cases for thread management?

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executorlib/standalone/interactive/spawner.py (2)

175-175: LGTM: Proper inheritance implementation.

The threads_per_core parameter is correctly passed to the parent class, maintaining the inheritance chain.


60-60: Consider documenting parameter validation and usage.

The threads_per_core parameter is added but:

  1. The docstring could specify any validation rules (e.g., must be positive).
  2. The _threads_per_core instance variable isn't used in the generate_command method of this class.

Let's verify if there are any validation rules for this parameter:

Also applies to: 68-68, 77-77

@jan-janssen jan-janssen merged commit d11a2d3 into main Nov 19, 2024
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@jan-janssen jan-janssen deleted the threads branch November 19, 2024 15:23
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