microsoft / microsoft/durabletask-dotnet

Semantics of CallSubOrchestrator in SDK is different from Core

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C#
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Description

In error handling tests (e.g. NotFoundErrorsAreNotRetried) calling Bogus sub-orchestrator results in failure. In Core the same results in not completed task and increasing backoff of the dispatcher (questionable to say the least given that no timeout or cancellation option is provided).

Was this change of semantics intentional?

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Research direction

Start with the NotFoundErrorsAreNotRetried error-handling test and compare the CallSubOrchestrator behavior in the SDK with the corresponding Core behavior. Trace how the dispatcher handles the failed or incomplete task. Done means the semantic difference is explained and the agreed behavior is captured by aligned tests or documentation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
backend, distributed-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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