python / python/buildmaster-config

Two selective !buildbot commands in quick succession causes ALL buildbots to run

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Description

Running all these unrequested jobs not only clutters the GitHub "checks" list, but also delays other jobs which actually were requested.

Examples:

Until this is fixed, it can be worked around by using a regular expression like android|ios, as in https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/126089#issuecomment-2484436787.

Possibly related:

  • #509

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by tracing the !buildbot command handling and compare the three linked pull-request examples with the related issue #509. Done means two selective commands in quick succession run only the requested buildbots, without triggering all buildbots.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
build-system, ci-cd
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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