- Add type-explicit ToBinary/SerializeToBinary overloads to preserve runtime type info for object? serialization, fixing deserialization bugs.
- Refactor VarUInt encoding/decoding to a prefix-tiered scheme (1–5 bytes), replacing LEB128 and preventing buffer overrun/corruption.
- Update all SignalR and serialization call sites to use new overloads.
- Sync SignalR binary protocol VarUInt decoding logic; fix test regressions.
- Add SIGNALR_BINARY_PROTOCOL_VARUINT.md with new wire-format spec and rationale.
- Add debug logging for argument serialization.
- Update .gitignore to not ignore itself.
- Resolves 65 KB value cap and missing in-band abort marker; requires both sender/receiver to use new framing for full compatibility.
- Change target framework to net9.0 in AyCode.Core.targets.
- Add DEBUG-only property access diagnostics to AcBinarySerializer for better error reporting.
- Update AcBinaryHubProtocol to dispose chunk state and retry normal parse on unknown bytes, improving resilience after serialization failures.
- Update comments to clarify new logic and rationale.
Remove SegmentBufferReader; unify on AsyncPipeReaderInput
Migrates all SignalR chunked streaming receive logic to AsyncPipeReaderInput, fully removing SegmentBufferReader and SegmentBufferReaderInput from the codebase. Updates all references, deserialization paths, and documentation to reflect the new unified primitive. Marks ADR-0003 as accepted (partially executed), closes related TODOs, and clarifies protocol docs. Sets DoubleBuffered as the default FlushPolicy. No wire format or behavioral changes; all tests pass.
Switch to FlushPolicy enum for streaming flush control
Replaces the legacy bool waitForFlush with a new FlushPolicy enum (PerChunk, DoubleBuffered, Coalesced) across all binary streaming serialization APIs and SignalR protocol options. Updates all code, configuration, and documentation to use the new policy, clarifies memory/throughput trade-offs, and closes related TODOs. Stream-backed writers remain sequential; only parallel-capable Pipe-based writers honor the policy.
Refactor AcBinaryHubProtocol for thread safety
- Removed shared _currentHeaderContext; header context is now passed as a parameter through Parse* and ReadArguments/ReadSingleArgument methods, and stored per-binder for chunked messages.
- Updated AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol to use the new header context flow for type resolution and argument deserialization.
- Added concurrency tests to verify protocol instance safety under multi-threaded use and prevent state corruption or type resolution races.
- Improved documentation and comments to clarify the stateless, concurrency-safe design.
Separate raw and framed streaming in AcBinarySerializer
Refactored AcBinarySerializer and AsyncPipeWriterOutput to support both raw (headerless) and multiplexed/framed ([201][UINT16][data]) streaming wire formats, controlled by a new flag and explicit APIs. Updated AsyncPipeReaderInput and AcBinaryDeserializer to match, with new constructor options and documentation. Expanded tests for both modes and added runtime type detection for flush strategy safety. Minor refactoring and doc improvements throughout.
Refactor SIGDS docs, archive DEC log, add pipe tests
- Updated all references to AcSignalRDataSource docs to new SIGNALR_DATASOURCE/README.md location; introduced SIGDS topic and paired issues/TODO files.
- Implemented new Decision Log archival policy: last-15-active entries remain, older entries moved to year-month archive (LLMP-DEC-65, 67); updated docs-archive skill for two-rule rotation.
- Added new SIGDS architectural TODO (ACCORE-SIGDS-T-D9F2) for relocating DataSource code.
- Updated doc tables, glossaries, and conventions for SIGDS.
- Added AcBinarySerializerPipeParallelTests.cs for parallel serialization/deserialization round-trip tests.
Refactor docs: topic folders, TOON, XCUT, protocol sync
- Migrated all topic documentation into dedicated folders with canonical `README.md`, `ISSUES.md`, and `TODO.md` per topic (e.g., `LOGGING/`, `SIGNALR/`, `BINARY/`, `TOON/`).
- Added comprehensive TOON serializer documentation: design, format, options, attributes, inference, issues, and TODOs.
- Introduced `XCUT` folder for cross-cutting issues and TODOs, with canonical entries and topic cross-references.
- Updated all references and navigation to use new folder-based doc paths; fixed links and clarified doc structure.
- Enhanced AI agent protocol: enforce session skill preloading, `[LOADED_DOCS: ...]` short-name prefix, and mandatory `docs-check` skill for doc/code sync.
- Updated `.csproj` to include all `README.md` files for IDE visibility.
- Improved and clarified SignalR, grid, and project-level documentation.
- Minor code/test tweaks and doc content corrections for consistency.
Introduced framework-first design rules and updated documentation to clarify framework vs. consumer boundaries. Added AcLoggerOptions and DI-based logger factory extensions to AyCode.Core, enabling per-category logger instantiation from appsettings.json. Standardized SignalR connection setup with AddAcDefaults, replacing project-specific code. Enhanced protocol configuration for DI scope isolation. Refactored appsettings.json structure and added MSBuild targets for config propagation. Removed obsolete code and updated comments to match new patterns.
Refactor SignalR protocol registration; add DI options
- Added AcSignalRServerProtocolExtensions and AcSignalRProtocolExtensions for idiomatic AddAcBinaryProtocol registration (server/client), using a shared BuildProtocol factory for DI/IOptions/inline config.
- Introduced AcHubConnectionOptions and AcSignalRConnectionExtensions for configuration-driven client setup.
- Refactored AcSignalRClientBase to require a preconfigured IHubConnectionBuilder, moving all connection/protocol config out of the base class.
- Removed legacy protocol constructors; all protocol instantiation is now options-based.
- Enforced WASM + AsyncSegment guard in AcBinaryHubProtocolOptions.Validate.
- Updated SIGNALR_BINARY_PROTOCOL.md and GLOSSARY.md for new DI/config patterns.
- Minor: updated settings.local.json with new DLL/plugin inspection commands.
- Added AcBinaryHubProtocolOptions for unified protocol configuration (serializer, mode, buffer size, flush strategy, timeout, name, logger) with validation and DI support.
- Refactored AcBinaryHubProtocol and AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol to use options object; legacy constructors now delegate to options-based API.
- Added per-chunk flush timeout to AsyncPipeWriterOutput and AcBinarySerializer; throws TimeoutException on slow consumers.
- Improved XML docs and comments for pipeline/backpressure/timeout clarity.
- Updated SIGNALR_BINARY_PROTOCOL.md to document new options and AsyncSegment platform rules.
- Simplified logging with null-conditional operators
- Temporarily disabled WASM AsyncSegment guard for testing
- Unified argument deserialization via GetArgBytes for zero-copy and pooled buffer support
- Removed DeserializeFromSequence in favor of new approach
- Applied improvements to AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol
- Updated comments and performed minor code cleanup
Add WASM detection and fallback to AcBinaryHubProtocol
Added a static IsBrowser flag to AcBinaryHubProtocol, initialized at type-load using OperatingSystem.IsBrowser(). The constructor now throws PlatformNotSupportedException if AsyncSegment mode is used on WebAssembly. Receive path adapts: skips background Task on WASM and deserializes synchronously on CHUNK_END. Updated logging and documentation to reflect browser-specific behavior.
Enhance logging for SignalR binary protocol and flush logic
- Added detailed LogInformation calls in AcBinaryHubProtocol for serialization/deserialization start/end, including chunked and non-chunked paths.
- Switched some LogInformation to LogDebug for chunk state and parsing to reduce verbosity.
- Improved chunked message logging with total sent size, chunk count, and data bytes.
- Removed .Forget() on _lastFlush in AsyncPipeWriterOutput to prevent double-await, with updated comments.
- Increased default Microsoft log level to Information in AcSignalRClientBase.
Raise SignalR client log level to Warning
Changed the minimum log level for Microsoft.Extensions.Logging in the SignalR client configuration from Debug to Warning. This reduces log verbosity by only outputting messages with a severity of Warning or higher.
Refactor AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol header logic
Refactored the per-message header to use a DataFlags enum, encoding data argument properties in a single byte for more expressive client handling. Introduced HeaderContext to encapsulate header state. Updated WriteHeader and ReadHeader to use the new format, and refactored ReadSingleArgument to support fast-paths for byte[], ConsumerDeserialize, and header-supplied types. Removed obsolete _currentSignalParams logic and improved documentation throughout.
Refactor SignalR protocol type resolution logic
Removed SignalParams.SignalDataType and migrated type resolution to protocol headers using new WriteHeader/ReadHeader extensibility hooks. AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol now writes and reads the concrete data argument type in the message header, enabling correct deserialization of object-typed arguments. Updated AcBinaryHubProtocol to support header context and made relevant helpers protected. Cleaned up legacy SignalDataType logic and improved documentation.
Refactor: replace PipeReaderBinaryInput with SegmentBufferReader
- Remove PipeReaderBinaryInput and all related code.
- Add SegmentBufferReader and SegmentBufferReaderInput for efficient, thread-safe chunked streaming deserialization.
- Update AcBinaryDeserializer and AcBinaryHubProtocol to use the new buffer for async segment protocol, improving state management and background deserialization.
- Enhance chunked protocol handling: skip re-presented chunk start frames, track consumed chunk frame bytes, and improve logging.
- Update test infrastructure to support async segment protocol and add AsyncSegmentPipeTransportWriter for realistic testing.
- Update settings.local.json to reflect new build/test commands and remove obsolete files.
- Improves performance, reliability, and testability of chunked SignalR streaming.
Refactor synchronous PipeReader/PipeWriter usage to avoid Task allocations via fast-path helpers. Add detailed debug/trace logging for chunked message flows and deserialization. Track active reads to prevent protocol errors. Refactor FindStreamedArgSlot and introduce ResolveStreamedArgType for dynamic streamed arg type resolution, with AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol override. Minor code cleanups and improved logging context throughout. Improves performance, correctness, and debuggability.
Implement self-describing chunked protocol ([201][UINT16][data], [202] end) for AsyncSegment mode, enabling true zero-copy, pipeline-parallel serialization/deserialization of large arguments in SignalR.
- AsyncPipeWriterOutput now reserves a 3-byte header per chunk and supports two backpressure modes.
- AcBinaryHubProtocol routes streamable arguments through WriteMessageChunked, with chunk accumulation and background deserialization on the receiver.
- Logging now uses ILogger; documentation and wire format details updated.
- Consumer code updated to use new mode and diagnostics.
- Improves throughput, memory usage, and maintainability for large payloads.
Refactored binary protocol to support three explicit serialization/transport strategies via BinaryProtocolMode: Bytes (byte[]), Segment (zerocopy PipeWriter), and AsyncSegment (async PipeWriter with pipeline parallelism). Updated AcBinaryHubProtocol and AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol to select serialization/deserialization paths based on mode. Improved documentation and XML comments to describe each mode's behavior and performance. DI registration now explicitly selects AsyncSegment mode for AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol. Default remains Bytes mode. These changes clarify protocol mechanics and enable better performance tuning.
Implements segment-level streaming for SignalR binary protocol via new AsyncPipeWriterOutput and PipeReaderBinaryInput types, enabling chunked serialization/deserialization directly over PipeWriter/PipeReader. Adds BinaryProtocolMode enum to select between standard and streaming modes. Updates protocol classes and documentation. Lays groundwork for future async streaming support.
Refactored AcBinaryHubProtocol and AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol to remove the VarUInt length prefix for raw byte[] arguments. Now, the protocol writes a tag (0x44) followed directly by the raw bytes, with argLength implying the payload size. Updated read logic to match: on detecting the tag, the code skips it and returns the remaining bytes as the payload. Updated documentation to clarify the new fast-path, protocol roles, and AcBinary detection. Set BufferWriterChunkSize to 4096 for SignalR in the base protocol for better alignment with Kestrel. Marked the related issue as resolved.
- Move SignalParams-aware deserialization logic from AcBinaryHubProtocol to new AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol, enabling project-specific customization.
- Make key deserialization and helper methods in AcBinaryHubProtocol protected and virtual for easier extension.
- Improve byte[] handling to distinguish between AcBinary-serialized and raw data.
- Remove diagnostic serialization verification from the base protocol.
- Update DI registration to use AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol with configurable options.
- Adjust client code to support object-based response data and raw byte handling.
- Comment out SignalResponseDataMessage diagnostic logger in Program.cs.
Increased InitialBufferCapacity default to 16 KB in AcBinarySerializerOptions and updated docs. Removed ProtocolRoundTripDiagnosticTest and related diagnostic code from SignalRClientToHubTest.cs. Cleaned up debug output in AcBinaryHubProtocol.cs by removing Debug.WriteLine statements.
- Add VarUIntSize and unsafe VarUInt writers for efficient buffer sizing and writing without redundant checks.
- Update WriteStringUtf8 to preallocate for VarUInt and string body in one step, reducing reallocations and risk of overflow.
- Change ArrayBinaryOutput default initial capacity to 65535.
- Use BufferWriterChunkSize from options in AcBinarySerializer.
- Fix typo in AcBinarySerializerOptions.
- Set SignalR client log level to Warning by default.
Enhances debugging of custom binary serialization/deserialization in SignalR by introducing DiagnosticLogger hooks in both AcBinaryDeserializer and AcBinaryHubProtocol. Adds DEBUG-only verification methods to compare array-based and multi-segment deserialization, as well as IBufferWriter and byte[] serialization outputs, logging mismatches for easier bug isolation. Diagnostic loggers are automatically integrated with the hub and client loggers. Also includes extra debug output and a commented workaround for a known serialization issue. Diagnostics are opt-in and only active in DEBUG builds.
Moved BenchmarkTestDataProvider and TestDataSet to AyCode.Core.Tests.TestModels with public accessibility. Refactored dataset creation methods to accept a resetId parameter, allowing control over TestDataFactory ID resets. Improved code structure, formatting, and documentation for maintainability. The provider is now more flexible and easier to use in tests.
Introduce diagnostic and test infrastructure for SignalR binary protocol serialization/deserialization, including:
- ProtocolRoundTripDiagnosticTest for isolated protocol byte inspection
- TestMultiSegmentProtocol to exercise multi-segment buffer parsing
- TestInvocationBinder for correct parameter type binding
- Updates to TestableSignalRClient2 and TestableSignalRHub2 to route all messages through protocol round-trip
- Enhanced SendMessageToClient to simulate real SignalR transport
- Clarified SequenceBinaryInput segment handling logic
- Made TryParseMessage virtual in AcBinaryHubProtocol for testability
These changes improve test coverage for cross-boundary and multi-segment scenarios in SignalR message handling.
- Rewrote SequenceBinaryInput for lazy TryGet iteration (no segment array allocation), zero-copy access to segment backing arrays, and efficient cross-boundary reads using a reusable ArrayPool scratch buffer.
- Added Release() to IBinaryInputBase; now always called after deserialization to return scratch buffer.
- BufferWriterChunkSize is now mutable; set to 4096 for SignalR protocol for better pipe alignment.
- Added and updated documentation: detailed input buffer lifecycle, cross-boundary handling, and new BINARY_ISSUES.md and SIGNALR_ISSUES.md for known limitations and planned optimizations.
- No breaking API changes; improves performance, memory usage, and diagnostics for multi-segment binary deserialization.
- Change OnReceiveMessage signature to use `object data` (was `SignalData`), enabling type-aware and raw byte[] payloads.
- Implement three-path argument deserialization: byte[] fast-path, IsRawBytesData, and eager typed deserialization via SignalDataType.
- Add SignalDataType and IsRawBytesData fields to SignalParams for protocol guidance.
- Write path now uses AcBinarySerializer zero-copy to pipe; byte[] uses fast-path.
- SequenceBinaryInput now dynamically sizes scratch buffer for large cross-segment reads.
- Deserializer now advances segments before throwing end-of-buffer, improving multi-segment support.
- Set client logging to Debug for better diagnostics.
- Update all docs and markdown to reflect new protocol, dispatch model, and field semantics.
- AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol is now an empty derived class for registration/future hooks; SignalData is no longer the primary payload type.
- SignalResponseDataMessage is now an internal DTO with RawResponseData as object? (typed or byte[]), and GetResponseData<T>() is a direct cast.
Implements a high-performance raw byte[] protocol path for SignalR DataSource GetAll/LoadDataSource, using a new IsRawBytesData flag in SignalParams. When enabled, the server pre-serializes response data and sends it as a byte array, which the protocol passes through without further (de)serialization. The client receives the raw bytes and deserializes as needed, avoiding double serialization/deserialization and improving performance for large payloads.
Adds SerializerType selection to DataSource, propagates SignalParams through hub and protocol layers, and updates client/server/test code to support the new path. Also includes diagnostics flags for binary serialization debugging and fixes for multi-segment buffer handling.
Major overhaul for SignalR response pipeline:
- All deserialization now uses byte[] (offset/length) for zero-copy, allocation-free operation; all span/memory overloads removed.
- SignalR protocol sends (signalParams, object) directly; SignalData envelope and related logic removed.
- Server sets SignalParams.SignalDataType so protocol deserializes to the correct runtime type on the client.
- SignalResponseDataMessage now only used for client request/response tracking and stream path; RawResponseData holds the actual object.
- All extension methods, helpers, and infrastructure updated to use new byte[]-based APIs.
- AcSignalRDataSource and all test/benchmark code updated for new object flow.
- Removes all diagnostics, logging, and error handling related to binary envelopes.
- Enables true zero-copy, type-safe, allocation-free SignalR response handling.
Major protocol refactor: all byte[] payloads in SignalR hub/client interfaces, plumbing, and DTOs are now wrapped in SignalData, a disposable, ArrayPool-backed type with Span access. Introduces AyCodeBinaryHubProtocol (derived from AcBinaryHubProtocol) to rent pooled buffers for SignalData on receive. All message signatures, diagnostics, and serialization logic updated. Documentation and tests revised to reflect SignalData usage. Enables zero-copy, low-GC, high-performance binary messaging for large payloads.
Major protocol/API change: replace SignalReceiveParams with SignalParams everywhere. SignalParams now carries packed method parameters as a single byte[] and provides SetParameterValues/GetParameterValues for type-safe packing/unpacking. All hub/client interfaces, method signatures, and dispatch logic updated. Legacy parameter serialization helpers removed; all parameter logic is encapsulated in SignalParams. Documentation and tests updated to reflect new wire format and flow. This unifies parameter handling, clarifies the protocol, and enables robust, extensible type-guided serialization. Breaking change.
Replaces legacy JSON-in-Binary parameter envelopes with a length-prefixed, per-parameter binary format for all client→server calls. Introduces SerializeParametersToBinary and DeserializeParametersFromBinary for type-safe, zero-copy parameter handling. Marks IdMessage, SignalPostJsonDataMessage, and related wrappers as obsolete. Updates all client CRUD/messaging helpers and server-side dispatch to use object[] binary serialization. Adds DataSerializerType to SignalReceiveParams for response format indication. Updates tests and documentation to reflect new protocol. BREAKING CHANGE: not compatible with previous JSON-in-Binary clients/servers.
Major protocol update: OnReceiveMessage now takes metadata (SignalReceiveParams) and payload (byte[]) as separate hub arguments, not a single envelope. Metadata is AcBinary-serialized; payload uses protocol fast-path. Updated all client/server code, interfaces, and docs. Added ISignalParams and SignalReceiveParams types. Improved AcBinaryHubProtocol diagnostics and made byte[] fast-path more robust. This enables clearer, more debuggable, and future-proof SignalR binary messaging.
Removed OnReceiveStreamMessage from both AcSignalRClientBase and IAcSignalRHubBase, eliminating client-to-server streaming support. Updated StreamAsync calls to use the explicit method name string. This change enforces server-to-client streaming only and cleans up related interface and method references.
- Cache wrapper/metadata in serialization bridge methods to avoid redundant GetType and GetWrapper calls, improving performance.
- Update source generator to combine null/depth checks and cache depthExceeded for collections.
- Add useAcBinaryProtocol option to AcSignalRClientBase, allowing binary protocol to be toggled via constructor and registered via DI.
- Update documentation to reflect new caching rules and performance improvements.
Major documentation overhaul for binary serialization and SignalR:
- Simplified and clarified AyCode.Core README, with direct links to new deep-dive docs (BINARY_IMPLEMENTATION.md, BINARY_WRITERS.md)
- Added BINARY_WRITERS.md: detailed design and rationale for ArrayBinaryOutput and BufferWriterBinaryOutput, chunk sizing, and buffer management
- Refined BINARY_IMPLEMENTATION.md: clearer buffer management, output strategies, and hot-path rules; references new writers doc
- Added SIGNALR_BINARY_PROTOCOL.md: full wire format, zero-copy pipeline, dual BWO pattern, and read path for custom SignalR protocol
- Updated SignalRs README and SIGNALR.md: clarified protocol, tag system, request/response flow, and technical debt
- Improved cross-linking and discoverability throughout
These changes make the technical documentation clearer, more maintainable, and easier to navigate for advanced contributors.
Replaced Markdown links with plain code-style paths in all README.md files for consistency. Updated references to logging, SignalR, and dynamic method dispatch documentation. Clarified some documentation paths and improved consistency in context/architecture sections. No code changes—documentation only.
- Added SIGNALR.md (transport) and SIGNALR_DATASOURCE.md (collection) as layered, comprehensive documentation; retired SIGNALR_ARCHITECTURE.md
- Updated all .md files and READMEs to reference new docs and clarify separation between transport and DataSource
- Clarified CRUD tag structure (5 independent tags), single-method tag-based dispatch, and JSON-in-Binary tech debt
- Added slot allocation and wire format clarifications to serialization docs
- Improved documentation layering, conventions, and critical warnings for future maintainers
Added comprehensive docs for SignalR tag-based dispatch (docs/SIGNALR_ARCHITECTURE.md), including message flow, tag system, dynamic method registry, and tech debt (JSON-in-Binary). Updated all related READMEs, glossaries, and conventions to reference this architecture and clarify grid infrastructure (MgGridBase, FruitBankGridBase) and external dependency locations (AyCode.Core, AyCode.Blazor, Mango.Nop Libraries, FruitBank Plugin). Synchronized solution items and copilot-instructions. Improves discoverability, enforces conventions, and clarifies tech debt for all developers.
- Add BINARY_FORMAT.md: full AcBinary wire format spec (markers, encoding, options, protocol, interactions)
- Reference BINARY_FORMAT.md from GLOSSARY.md, Binaries/README.md, and Serializers/Binaries/README.md; add new glossary terms
- Clarify and expand config options tables to match new doc
- Add/clarify LLM maintenance rules: always sync .md files with code, auto-fix discrepancies
- Update root README.md: AyCode.Core targets .NET 9, not 10; stress doc/code sync
- Add code reuse and doc sync conventions to copilot-instructions.md and CONVENTIONS.md
- Add docs/ folder and BINARY_FORMAT.md to solution as Solution Items
- Minor clarifications and cross-links in ARCHITECTURE.md and other docs
Added comprehensive README.md documentation to every project and subfolder in the solution. Each README describes the purpose, key files, structure, dependencies, and design patterns for its area. This improves codebase navigability and maintainability, and includes a maintenance note to keep docs in sync with future code changes.
- Introduced IEntityComment interface for entity comments.
- Changed SignalR client message serialization to binary.
- Updated SignalResponseDataMessage docs for GZip (was Brotli).
- Refactored GetResponseData<T> for GZip decompression and improved error handling.
- Added necessary using statements for new interface and features.
- Changed default SignalR message serialization from JSON to binary.
- Updated AcSerializerType enum values: Binary=0, Json=1.
- Disabled string caching when intern table is present.
- Replaced Brotli with GZip for JSON compression in comments and logic.
- Refactored SignalResponseDataMessage deserialization for improved error handling.
Introduce ArrayBinaryOutput, BufferWriterBinaryOutput, BinaryOutputBase, and IBinaryOutput for flexible, efficient serialization to pooled arrays and streaming buffers. Refactor AcBinaryHubProtocol to use new output for SignalR. Make UseMetadata runtime-settable in AcBinarySerializerOptions. Update QuickBenchmark for new options. Enables allocation-free, extensible binary serialization infrastructure.
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