scverse / scverse/spatialdata

Improve dev workflows around benchmarks

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Description

The current workflow for identifying regressions and benchmarking packages is not ideal.

Some comments/ideas for improvement:

Path forward: Currently, the focus on spatialdata is at the specs and APIs level, not performance. Therefore, I would consciously place less emphasis on systematic benchmarks for the time being and also disable the benchmarks workflow in napari-spatialdata (which can still be used on-demand, similar to spatialdata). When we shift our focus to performance, we should revamp the benchmarks suite, enable it universally (not just in napari-spatialdata), document it for easier onboard for new devs, and enhance it for systematic use.

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Research direction

Start by comparing how spatialdata and napari-spatialdata use asv, including the linked GitHub Actions run and the existing benchmark workflow. The issue names no files or tests; clarify the desired scope and agree whether completion means disabling the current workflow or designing the broader benchmark, results-page, compatibility, and onboarding plan.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github-actions, python
Domain
ci-cd, performance
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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