refactor(data): improve seeding with UseAsyncSeeding #197
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WalkthroughThe pull request updates the Web API sample to utilize asynchronous database seeding. The Changes
Sequence Diagram(s)sequenceDiagram
participant App as Application Startup
participant IB as IApplicationBuilder (SeedDbContextAsync)
participant DB as PlayerDbContext
participant Utils as DbContextUtils
participant Data as SeedPlayersAsync
App->>IB: Initialize async seeding
IB->>DB: GetRequiredService(PlayerDbContext)
DB-->>IB: Instance retrieved
IB->>DB: EnsureCreatedAsync()
IB->>DB: AnyAsync(Players)
alt Players exist
DB-->>IB: Players found, skipping seeding
else No players
IB->>Utils: Call SeedAsync(DbContext, cancellationToken)
Utils->>Data: Invoke SeedPlayersAsync(PlayerDbContext, cancellationToken)
Data->>DB: AddRangeAsync(new players)
Data->>DB: SaveChangesAsync()
Data-->>Utils: Seeding complete
Utils-->>IB: Seeding complete
end
IB-->>App: Seeding process finished
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Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Utilities/DbContextUtils.cs (3)
6-7: Consider adding XML documentation.Adding XML documentation comments to the class would enhance maintainability and provide better IntelliSense support for developers using this utility.
+/// <summary> +/// Provides utility methods for database context operations, particularly for seeding data. +/// </summary> public static class DbContextUtils
14-24: Good implementation of async database seeding.The method correctly uses async/await pattern and properly propagates the cancellation token to all async operations. It also efficiently checks if seeding is needed before adding data.
Consider adding XML documentation for this method as well:
+/// <summary> +/// Seeds the player database with initial player data if the Players table is empty. +/// </summary> +/// <param name="dbContext">The player database context.</param> +/// <param name="cancellationToken">A token to cancel the operation if needed.</param> +/// <returns>A task representing the asynchronous seeding operation.</returns> private static async Task SeedPlayersAsync( PlayerDbContext dbContext, CancellationToken cancellationToken )
19-23: Consider adding error handling.While the async operations are properly implemented, consider adding error handling to gracefully manage potential exceptions that might occur during database operations.
if (!await dbContext.Players.AnyAsync(cancellationToken)) { - await dbContext.Players.AddRangeAsync(PlayerData.CreateStarting11(), cancellationToken); - await dbContext.SaveChangesAsync(cancellationToken); + try + { + await dbContext.Players.AddRangeAsync(PlayerData.CreateStarting11(), cancellationToken); + await dbContext.SaveChangesAsync(cancellationToken); + } + catch (Exception ex) + { + // Consider logging the exception here + throw new InvalidOperationException("Failed to seed player data. See inner exception for details.", ex); + } }
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Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Program.cs (4)
5-5: LGTM - Added namespace for new utilities.The new using directive properly imports the utilities namespace that contains the
DbContextUtilsclass needed for the async database seeding implementation.
32-32: Good improvement to database path handling.Using
Path.Combine()is preferable over string concatenation for file paths as it properly handles directory separators across different operating systems, making the code more robust and cross-platform compatible.
37-40: Great upgrade to use async seeding with proper logging.This change offers several improvements:
- Redirects EF Core logging through Serilog instead of directly to console
- Implements the new EF Core 9.0 async seeding capability
- Properly references the implementation in DbContextUtils
The comment with documentation link is also helpful for future maintainers.
91-93: Improved middleware organization.Moving the Serilog request logging setup after the environment check but before other middleware ensures consistent request logging across all environments while maintaining a logical middleware order.
Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Utilities/ApplicationBuilderExtensions.cs (5)
9-11: LGTM: Method documentation and signature correctly updated for async patternThe method signature has been properly updated to use the async pattern, including the Task return type and the "Async" suffix in the method name, which follows .NET naming conventions.
14-16: Improved service resolution with GetRequiredServiceGood change to use
GetRequiredServiceinstead of what was likelyGetServicepreviously. This ensures that the required services exist and throws a meaningful exception if they don't, rather than having to handle null services later.
18-20: LGTM: Added error handling and proper async database creationGood addition of try/catch block for error handling, and proper conversion to use
EnsureCreatedAsync()instead of the synchronous version.
22-27: LGTM: Proper async implementation for database operationsExcellent conversion of database operations to their async equivalents:
AnyAsync()for checking existenceAddRangeAsync()for adding entitiesSaveChangesAsync()for persisting changesThe logging message is also improved to clearly indicate successful seeding.
29-36: Robust exception handling with proper logging and rethrowGood implementation of exception handling that:
- Logs the detailed exception with the logger
- Rethrows a more specific InvalidOperationException with a clear message
- Preserves the original exception as the inner exception
This maintains the stack trace while providing better context about what failed.
Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Utilities/DbContextUtils.cs (1)
1-5: Good choice of namespaces and organization.The imports and namespace declaration are appropriately organized, with the necessary dependencies included.
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Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Utilities/DbContextUtils.cs (2)
31-41: Consider adding logging and exception handling to SeedPlayersAsync.The implementation is functionally correct but lacks logging capabilities that were present in the original
ApplicationBuilderExtensions.SeedDbContextAsyncmethod. This could make troubleshooting more difficult in production scenarios.private static async Task SeedPlayersAsync( PlayerDbContext dbContext, - CancellationToken cancellationToken + CancellationToken cancellationToken, + ILogger? logger = null ) { - if (!await dbContext.Players.AnyAsync(cancellationToken)) + try { - await dbContext.Players.AddRangeAsync(PlayerData.CreateStarting11(), cancellationToken); - await dbContext.SaveChangesAsync(cancellationToken); + if (!await dbContext.Players.AnyAsync(cancellationToken)) + { + await dbContext.Players.AddRangeAsync(PlayerData.CreateStarting11(), cancellationToken); + await dbContext.SaveChangesAsync(cancellationToken); + logger?.LogInformation("Successfully seeded database with initial player data."); + } + } + catch (Exception ex) + { + logger?.LogError(ex, "An error occurred while seeding the player data"); + throw; } }
31-41: Add database transaction for data consistency.For data seeding operations, it's a good practice to use a transaction to ensure all-or-nothing insertions, especially when adding multiple entities. While this may not be critical for a small seeding operation, it represents a good pattern for database modifications.
private static async Task SeedPlayersAsync( PlayerDbContext dbContext, CancellationToken cancellationToken ) { if (!await dbContext.Players.AnyAsync(cancellationToken)) { + await using var transaction = await dbContext.Database.BeginTransactionAsync(cancellationToken); + try + { await dbContext.Players.AddRangeAsync(PlayerData.CreateStarting11(), cancellationToken); await dbContext.SaveChangesAsync(cancellationToken); + await transaction.CommitAsync(cancellationToken); + } + catch + { + // Transaction will automatically roll back if not committed + throw; + } } }
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Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Utilities/ApplicationBuilderExtensions.cs (6)
9-11: Good update to documentation and method signature.The XML documentation and method signature have been appropriately updated to reflect the new asynchronous nature of the method. The naming convention also correctly follows the async suffix pattern.
14-16: Good use of GetRequiredService.Switching to
GetRequiredServiceis a positive change as it makes the code's expectations clearer and fails fast if dependencies are missing, rather than potentially causing null reference exceptions later.
18-20: Proper implementation of async database creation.The try-catch block is a good addition for error handling, and the switch to
EnsureCreatedAsync()appropriately follows the async pattern for database operations.
22-22: Correct use of async query operation.Converting
Any()toAnyAsync()is the right approach for asynchronous database operations, improving scalability by not blocking threads during I/O operations.
24-26: Well-implemented async database operations with proper logging.The switch to
AddRangeAsync()and addingSaveChangesAsync()follows best practices for async EF Core operations. The addition of informational logging on successful seeding is also valuable for diagnostics.
29-36: Robust error handling implementation.The exception handling has been well implemented with:
- Appropriate logging of the exception with context
- Proper re-throwing with additional context information
- Preserving the original exception as the inner exception
This will significantly improve troubleshooting of seeding issues.
Dotnet.Samples.AspNetCore.WebApi/Utilities/DbContextUtils.cs (2)
8-29: Well-structured method with proper documentation and type safety.The implementation of
SeedAsyncfollows best practices by:
- Including comprehensive XML documentation
- Using type pattern matching (
is not) for safe casting- Providing a detailed exception message
- Having a clear separation of concerns
This implementation addresses the previous review feedback about documenting the unused parameter and improving type safety.
36-36:❓ Verification inconclusive
Consider including a database creation check.
The original
ApplicationBuilderExtensions.SeedDbContextAsyncmethod calledEnsureCreatedAsync()before checking for existing data. While this might be handled elsewhere in the application, it's worth ensuring that the database exists before attempting to query or modify it.
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Ensure Database Creation Is Appropriately Handled
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await dbContext.Database.EnsureCreatedAsync()is already present in theApplicationBuilderExtensions.SeedDbContextAsyncmethod. This suggests that, in contexts where the seeding method is used, the database creation check is handled prior to invoking code inDbContextUtils.cs.
- If the methods in
DbContextUtils.csare exclusively called after seeding (i.e., after ensuring the database is created), then no immediate change is needed.- However, if there’s any chance these utilities might be used independently, please consider either:
- Adding an explicit
EnsureCreatedAsync()call inDbContextUtils.cs, or- Documenting clearly that its callers must ensure the database exists.
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