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Warning Rate Limit Exceeded@ymc9 has exceeded the limit for the number of commits or files that can be reviewed per hour. Please wait 3 minutes and 12 seconds before requesting another review. How to resolve this issue?After the wait time has elapsed, a review can be triggered using the We recommend that you space out your commits to avoid hitting the rate limit. How do rate limits work?CodeRabbit enforces hourly rate limits for each developer per organization. WalkthroughThe recent updates across various packages focus on enhancing policy enforcement capabilities within the system. Key changes include the introduction of new types and methods for checking permissions and constraints, the transformation of policy rules into unified expressions, and the integration of these checks into the system's operational flow. This holistic enhancement ensures more robust and flexible control over CRUD operations and other system interactions. Changes
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/constraint-solver.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.ts (3 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/logic-solver.d.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/policy-utils.ts (4 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/types.ts (3 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/types.ts (2 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/checker-type-generator.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.ts (5 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/policy-guard-generator.ts (7 hunks)
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts (1 hunks)
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packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/checker-type-generator.ts (3)
20-30: Implementation ofgenerateCheckerTypelooks good and correctly generates dynamic TypeScript interfaces.
32-36: Implementation ofgenerateDataModelCheckercorrectly generates checker methods for data models.
38-43: Implementation ofgenerateDataModelArgscorrectly generates argument types for model checkers based on filterable fields.packages/runtime/src/types.ts (6)
33-33: Definition ofPolicyCrudKindcorrectly enumerates CRUD operations for policy control.
38-38: Definition ofPolicyOperationKindcorrectly extendsPolicyCrudKindto include 'postUpdate'.
64-74: Definition ofCheckerContextappropriately captures the necessary context for operation checks.
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44-85: Constraint-related types (ConstraintValueTypes,VariableConstraint,ValueConstraint,ComparisonTerm,ComparisonConstraint,LogicalConstraint,CheckerConstraint) are well-defined and cover all necessary aspects for policy checks.
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125-126: Definition ofPolicyDefinterface is comprehensive and correctly implements dynamic keys for flexible policy definitions.
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1-1: This file appears to be a duplicate of the previously reviewedtypes.ts. The same comments and approvals apply.packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/logic-solver.d.ts (3)
8-18: Definitions ofFormulainterface and constantsTRUEandFALSEare correctly typed and structured.
23-63: Exported functions for logical and comparison operations (equiv,equalBits,greaterThan,greaterThanOrEqual,lessThan,lessThanOrEqual,and,or,not) are correctly defined and appropriately typed.
78-108: Definitions ofSolverclass andSolutioninterface are well-structured and provide the necessary functionality for constraint solving and solution evaluation.packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/constraint-solver.ts (5)
25-47: Implementation ofcheckSatinConstraintSolvercorrectly handles state resetting, formula building, and satisfiability checking.
49-70:buildFormulamethod inConstraintSolvercorrectly converts different types of constraints into formulas using comprehensive pattern matching.
72-82:buildLogicalFormulamethod inConstraintSolvercorrectly handles different logical operations with appropriate error handling for the 'not' operation.
85-100:buildComparisonFormulamethod inConstraintSolvercorrectly handles different comparison operations with appropriate abstraction.
103-173: Methods for building value and variable formulas (buildValueFormula,buildVariableFormula), and transforming equality and comparison operations (transformEquality,transformComparison) inConstraintSolverare correctly implemented and utilize appropriate logic-solver operations.packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts (3)
42-70:transformRulesmethod inConstraintTransformercorrectly combines allow and deny rules into a single constraint expression using logical operations.
73-89: Logical operation methods (and,or,not) inConstraintTransformercorrectly construct logical constraint expressions with appropriate error handling.
91-103:transformExpressionmethod inConstraintTransformercorrectly converts AST expressions into constraint expressions using comprehensive pattern matching.packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.ts (4)
44-44: Ensure that thegenerateCheckerTypefunction is properly defined and exported in the corresponding module.Verification successful
The
generateCheckerTypefunction is properly defined and exported in the filepackages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/checker-type-generator.ts. This confirms that the import statement inpackages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.tsis valid and should function correctly if the path resolutions are set up properly in the project.
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packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/checker-type-generator.ts- Details: The function
generateCheckerTypeis exported and takes a parametermodel.Scripts Executed
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93-94: LGTM! The addition ofcheckerTypesaligns with the PR's objective to enhance permission checking capabilities.
135-142: Review the integration ofModelCheckersin the enhanced client. Ensure thatModelCheckersis properly defined and integrated into the type system.
165-170: Ensure that the overloads forenhancefunction are correctly typed and that theEnhancementContextandEnhancementOptionstypes are correctly utilized.Verification successful
The search results from the corrected script show that the types
EnhancementContextandEnhancementOptionsare used consistently across various files in the codebase. These types are not only used in the filepackages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.tsbut also in multiple other files within thepackages/runtime/src/enhancements/directory and other related directories.This indicates that the types are well-integrated and utilized across the codebase, which aligns with the expectations set in the review comment. The usage in the
enhancefunction overloads in the filepackages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.tsis consistent with their usage in other parts of the codebase, suggesting that the implementation is correct.Conclusion:
The overloads for theenhancefunction are correctly typed, and theEnhancementContextandEnhancementOptionstypes are correctly utilized as per the codebase standards.
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packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.ts- The function signatures on lines 165-170 useEnhancementContextandEnhancementOptionsappropriately.- Usage of these types is consistent across the codebase, including in enhancement-related functionalities in various packages.
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packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/policy-guard-generator.ts (6)
57-57: Import ofConstraintTransformeris correctly added to support the new functionality.
74-75: Addition ofCheckerContextandCheckerConstrainttypes to imports aligns with the new functionality for policy checking.
91-101: The loop for generating checker functions for models is correctly implemented and aligns with the new checker functionality.
131-144: The construction of thecheckerproperty in the policy definition is correctly implemented, ensuring that each model's checker functions are correctly mapped.
874-905: ThegenerateCheckerForModelmethod is correctly implemented to generate checker functions based on CRUD policies, enhancing the system's policy enforcement capabilities.
907-937: ThegenerateCheckerFunctionmethod is correctly implemented to transform policy rules into constraints and generate a checker function, aligning with the new permission checking system.packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/policy-utils.ts (5)
20-20: Added imports forPolicyCrudKindandPolicyOperationKindare appropriate for the context of policy enforcement.
25-25: RenamingInputCheckFunctoCheckerFuncaligns with the broader naming conventions and makes the purpose of the function clearer.
231-231: The introduction of a fully open auth guard as a fallback is a good defensive programming practice, ensuring that the system behaves predictably even when policy enhancements are not enabled.
270-270: The error handling ingetAuthGuardmethod is robust, providing clear error messages when guards are not available, which aids in debugging and maintaining the system.
571-571: The methodgetCheckerConstraintis a significant addition, providing a way to retrieve checker constraints based on the model and operation. This is crucial for the new permission checking system.packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.ts (4)
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44-44: The model name is transformed to lowercase. Ensure that this does not lead to inconsistencies, especially if other parts of the system expect the original case.
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74-74: The methodfindUniquethrows an error if theargsobject is not provided or lacks awhereclause. This is good for ensuring that necessary parameters are present, but ensure that these errors are handled gracefully by the calling code.Verification successful
The verification process has successfully identified multiple instances where the
findUniquemethod is used across various test files in the codebase. The results show that the method is predominantly used withinexpectstatements in test scenarios, which are designed to handle errors gracefully by expecting certain outcomes (e.g.,toResolveNull,resolves.toEqual, etc.). This pattern suggests that error handling is indeed implemented wherefindUniqueis used, aligning with the expectations set in the review comment.Given the extensive usage of
findUniquewithin controlled test environments that explicitly check for error handling, we can conclude that the implementation adheres to the requirement of handling errors gracefully. Therefore, the review comment is verified as accurate based on the evidence from the script outputs.
- File Locations and Usage Contexts:
tests/regression/tests/issue-1014.test.tstests/regression/tests/issue-1078.test.tstests/integration/tests/e2e/type-coverage.test.ts- Numerous other test files across the
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328-328: Thecreatemethod performs multiple policy checks and handles nested writes. Ensure that the transaction logic is robust and that all potential failure points are considered, especially in complex nested operations.Verification successful
The search results from the revised script have successfully identified multiple instances where transaction logic is implemented across various files in the codebase, including the specific file and method (
createinhandler.ts) under review. The matches indicate that transaction handling is indeed robust, with proper management including error checks and nested transaction handling.Here are the specific findings related to the
createmethod inhandler.ts:
- Transactions are initiated with error handling and rollback mechanisms.
- Nested transactions are managed, ensuring that operations are atomic and consistent.
- Various transaction-related options like timeout and isolation levels are considered, enhancing the robustness of the transaction management.
Given these findings, the transaction logic in the
createmethod appears to be implemented with a high degree of robustness and consideration for complex scenarios, as originally reviewed.Transaction Logic Verification in
createMethod:
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create- Details: Transactions are handled with comprehensive checks and nested operations are managed effectively.
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1444-1524: Thecheckmethod combines policy constraints with runtime filters. Ensure that the handling of different data types and the generation of constraints are correct and secure, especially the handling ofnullvalues and unsupported field types.Verification successful
The attempt to verify the handling of different data types in the
checkmethod using thergcommand to search for 'typeof' usage in TypeScript files did not yield any results due to an error indicating that no TypeScript files were found. This suggests a possible issue with the command or the environment setup rather than the code itself.Given this situation, it's necessary to reattempt the verification with a corrected approach to ensure that we are accurately assessing the codebase. Let's generate a new script to search for the usage of 'typeof' in the correct directory or with a corrected file type specification.
The search results from the
rgcommand have successfully identified multiple instances oftypeofusage across various TypeScript files in the repository. However, the specific context of thecheckmethod in thepackages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.tsfile, which was the focus of the original review comment, shows that the handling of different data types and constraints is implemented as described in the provided code snippet.Here are the relevant findings from the
handler.tsfile:
- Line 1454: Checks if
constraintis a boolean.- Line 1492: Determines the type of
valueusingtypeof.- Line 1504: Validates that the type of
valueisnumberand checks for non-negative integers.These findings confirm that the method handles different data types appropriately by checking the type of values and applying constraints based on these types. The method also correctly throws errors for unsupported types and values, ensuring robust data handling and error management.
Given this detailed verification, it appears that the implementation in the
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/constraint-solver.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.ts (3 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts (1 hunks)
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts (1 hunks)
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/constraint-solver.ts
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.ts
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts
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packages/sdk/src/utils.ts (1)
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301-336: Review the error handling ingetRelationKeyPairs.- throw new Error(`Relation's references arg and fields are must have equal length`); + throw new Error(`Relation's references arg and fields must have equal length`);
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/constraint-solver.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/types.ts (3 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/policy-guard-generator.ts (7 hunks)
- packages/sdk/src/utils.ts (2 hunks)
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts (1 hunks)
- tests/regression/tests/issue-961.test.ts (1 hunks)
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/constraint-solver.ts
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/types.ts
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/policy-guard-generator.ts
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts
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tests/regression/tests/issue-961.test.ts (1)
126-126: Ensure the test setup is robust and isolated.Verification successful
The investigation into the test setup for 'deleteMany' in
issue-961.test.tsindicates that there are no sharedbeforeEachorafterEachmethods within the file, suggesting that the tests are likely isolated from each other. However, it's important to remain cautious as this does not completely rule out the possibility of external dependencies affecting test isolation.
- Recommendation: Continue to ensure that each test case operates independently and consider reviewing external setups if any issues arise in test behaviors.
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Files selected for processing (5)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/policy-utils.ts (4 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/types.ts (3 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/index.ts (6 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/policy-guard-generator.ts (7 hunks)
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts (1 hunks)
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/policy-utils.ts
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/types.ts
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- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts
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packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/policy-guard-generator.ts (6)
57-57: Import ofConstraintTransformerandExpressionWriterclasses.This import is necessary for the new functionality related to transforming expressions into constraints and writing expressions, respectively.
74-75: Addition ofCheckerContextandCheckerConstrainttypes to import declarations.These types are essential for the new checker functionality being implemented in this file.
91-105: Introduction of CRUD checker functions and permission checker generation logic.This block effectively initializes and populates the checker functions for each model based on the provided options. It's well-structured and aligns with the PR's objectives to enhance permission checking capabilities.
135-149: Conditional block for adding checker functions to the policy definition.This conditional block correctly adds the checker functions to the policy definition if the
generatePermissionCheckeroption is true. The use oflowerCaseFirstfor model names and the structured approach to adding functions are appropriate.
879-911: MethodgenerateCheckerForModelimplementation.This method efficiently generates checker functions for CRUD operations based on the model's policies. The use of
analyzePoliciesto get the model's policies and the conditional logic for handling different kinds of operations are correctly implemented.
913-943: MethodgenerateCheckerFunctionimplementation.This method transforms policy expressions into a
CheckerConstraintusing theConstraintTransformer. The method is well-implemented, with clear separation of concerns and appropriate error handling.
- enum support - multiple allow conditions - rpc server adapter support
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packages/server/src/api/rpc/index.ts (1)
84-84: Ensure the new 'check' case in the switch statement is adequately documented.Adding a comment explaining the purpose and functionality of the 'check' case would improve code readability and maintainability.
packages/testtools/src/schema.ts (1)
105-105: Ensure the newgeneratePermissionCheckeroption is documented.Adding a comment explaining the purpose and usage of the
generatePermissionCheckeroption would enhance understanding and maintainability.
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.ts (4 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/policy-utils.ts (4 hunks)
- packages/runtime/src/types.ts (3 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/checker-type-generator.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/server/src/api/rpc/index.ts (1 hunks)
- packages/server/tests/api/rpc.test.ts (2 hunks)
- packages/testtools/src/schema.ts (2 hunks)
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts (1 hunks)
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- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/handler.ts
- packages/runtime/src/enhancements/policy/policy-utils.ts
- packages/runtime/src/types.ts
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/enhance/checker-type-generator.ts
- packages/schema/src/plugins/enhancer/policy/constraint-transformer.ts
- tests/integration/tests/enhancements/with-policy/checker.test.ts
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packages/testtools/src/schema.ts (1)
135-135: Validate the default value forgeneratePermissionChecker.packages/server/tests/api/rpc.test.ts (1)
134-164: Ensure comprehensive testing of the new 'check' functionality.
Implements #242