llvm / llvm/llvm-lnt

bigger_is_better should be mandatory

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Description

In test suite schemas, bigger_is_better should be mandatory, otherwise we have no idea how to interpret a metric. There's nothing to gain from assuming a default, it's a one line in the schema file and it makes everything explicit.

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Research direction

Start by locating the test suite schema file and inspect how bigger_is_better is currently defined or defaulted. Make the field mandatory and verify that schemas without it are rejected, while existing schemas with it remain interpretable.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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