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(Compliance updated until commit 54da275)

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"""Fetch a developer secret by name without caching to avoid cross-loop futures."""
try:
    secret = await workflow.execute_activity(
        pg_query_step,
        args=[
            "get_secret_by_name",
            "secrets.get_by_name",
            {"developer_id": developer_id, "name": name, "decrypt": decrypt},
        ],
        schedule_to_close_timeout=timedelta(days=31),
        retry_policy=DEFAULT_RETRY_POLICY,
        heartbeat_timeout=timedelta(seconds=temporal_heartbeat_timeout),
    )
except _NotInWorkflowEventLoopError:
    secret = await get_secret_by_name_query(
        developer_id=developer_id,
        name=name,
        decrypt=decrypt,
    )

if secret is None:


 ... (clipped 3 lines)

async def get_secret_by_name(developer_id: UUID, name: str, decrypt: bool = False) -> Secret:
    """Fetch a developer secret by name without caching to avoid cross-loop futures."""
    try:
        secret = await workflow.execute_activity(
            pg_query_step,
            args=[
                "get_secret_by_name",
                "secrets.get_by_name",
                {"developer_id": developer_id, "name": name, "decrypt": decrypt},
            ],
            schedule_to_close_timeout=timedelta(days=31),
            retry_policy=DEFAULT_RETRY_POLICY,
            heartbeat_timeout=timedelta(seconds=temporal_heartbeat_timeout),
        )
    except _NotInWorkflowEventLoopError:
        secret = await get_secret_by_name_query(
            developer_id=developer_id,
            name=name,
            decrypt=decrypt,
        )



 ... (clipped 4 lines)

Previous compliance checks

async def get_secret_by_name(developer_id: UUID, name: str, decrypt: bool = False) -> Secret:
    """Fetch a developer secret by name without caching to avoid cross-loop futures."""
    try:
        secret = await workflow.execute_activity(
            pg_query_step,
            args=[
                "get_secret_by_name",
                "secrets.get_by_name",
                {"developer_id": developer_id, "name": name, "decrypt": decrypt},
            ],
            schedule_to_close_timeout=timedelta(days=31),
            retry_policy=DEFAULT_RETRY_POLICY,
            heartbeat_timeout=timedelta(seconds=temporal_heartbeat_timeout),
        )
    except _NotInWorkflowEventLoopError:
        secret = await get_secret_by_name_query(
            developer_id=developer_id,
            name=name,
            decrypt=decrypt,
        )



 ... (clipped 4 lines)

async def get_secret_by_name(developer_id: UUID, name: str, decrypt: bool = False) -> Secret:
    """Fetch a developer secret by name without caching to avoid cross-loop futures."""
    try:
        secret = await workflow.execute_activity(
            pg_query_step,
            args=[
                "get_secret_by_name",
                "secrets.get_by_name",
                {"developer_id": developer_id, "name": name, "decrypt": decrypt},
            ],
            schedule_to_close_timeout=timedelta(days=31),
            retry_policy=DEFAULT_RETRY_POLICY,
            heartbeat_timeout=timedelta(seconds=temporal_heartbeat_timeout),
        )
    except _NotInWorkflowEventLoopError:
        secret = await get_secret_by_name_query(
            developer_id=developer_id,
            name=name,
            decrypt=decrypt,
        )



 ... (clipped 4 lines)

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Pull Request Review: Remove Async LRU Caching from Secret Functions

Summary

This PR removes async LRU caching from secret retrieval functions to prevent cross-loop futures issues in Temporal workflow execution. While the fix addresses a legitimate technical concern, there are several considerations to discuss.

✅ Positive Aspects

1. Addresses a Real Issue: Cross-loop futures in async contexts can cause hard-to-debug problems, especially in Temporal workflows
2. Clean Implementation: The removal is straightforward and includes helpful docstrings explaining the rationale
3. Maintains Functionality: The core logic remains intact with proper fallback mechanisms for both workflow and non-workflow contexts

🔍 Areas of Concern

1. Performance Impact

Issue: Removing caching could significantly impact performance, especially for frequently accessed secrets.

• Each call now results in a database query or Temporal activity execution
• In high-throughput scenarios, this could create database bottlenecks
• No performance benchmarks or metrics provided to assess impact

Recommendation: Consider implementing request-scoped caching or using Temporal's built-in caching mechanisms that are workflow-safe.

2. Missing Alternative Solutions

Issue: The PR removes caching entirely without exploring alternatives.

Potential alternatives to consider:

• Use contextvars for request-scoped caching
• Implement workflow-aware caching that respects event loop boundaries
• Use Temporal's built-in memo functionality for workflow contexts
• Add a simple in-memory cache with proper event loop isolation

3. Documentation Gap

Issue: While docstrings were added, there's no update to broader documentation about this architectural decision.

Recommendation:

• Update AGENTS.md or relevant documentation to explain why caching was removed
• Document performance implications for future developers
• Add an AIDEV-NOTE about potential performance hotspots

🐛 Potential Issues

1. Database Load: Without caching, every secret access hits the database. Monitor for:

   • Increased query latency
   • Database connection pool exhaustion
   • Overall system performance degradation

2. Temporal Activity Overhead: Each secret retrieval in workflow context now requires activity execution, which has overhead:

   • Network round-trips
   • Serialization/deserialization costs
   • Temporal history growth

💡 Suggestions for Improvement

1. Add Metrics:

   # Add performance monitoring
   from ...monitoring import metrics
   
   async def get_secret_by_name(...):
       with metrics.timer('secrets.fetch_duration'):
           # existing implementation

2. Consider Request-Scoped Caching:

   from contextvars import ContextVar
   
   _request_cache: ContextVar[dict] = ContextVar('secret_cache', default={})
   
   async def get_secret_by_name(...):
       cache = _request_cache.get()
       cache_key = f"{developer_id}:{name}:{decrypt}"
       if cache_key in cache:
           return cache[cache_key]
       # ... fetch logic ...
       cache[cache_key] = secret
       return secret

3. Add Configuration Option:
   Allow enabling/disabling caching via environment variable for different deployment scenarios.

🏗️ Architecture Considerations

This change highlights a broader architectural challenge: balancing performance optimization with Temporal's execution model. Consider:

1. Creating a dedicated caching strategy document for Temporal workflows
2. Establishing patterns for handling shared state in distributed workflows
3. Implementing workflow-safe caching utilities that other parts of the codebase can use

✔️ Testing Recommendations

Before merging:

1. Load test the secret retrieval endpoints to measure performance impact
2. Monitor database query rates in a staging environment
3. Verify no regression in workflow execution times
4. Test with concurrent workflow executions to ensure no race conditions

📊 Risk Assessment

• Risk Level: Medium
• Performance Risk: High (without mitigation)
• Stability Risk: Low (fixes a real issue)
• Security Risk: None identified

Final Recommendation

Approve with reservations - The fix addresses a legitimate issue, but the performance implications need careful consideration. I recommend:

1. Adding performance monitoring before deployment
2. Implementing request-scoped caching as a middle ground
3. Documenting this architectural decision properly
4. Planning a follow-up to implement workflow-safe caching

The code quality is good and the fix is valid, but we should be proactive about potential performance degradation.

Review based on AGENTS.md guidelines and best practices for the Julep codebase.