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Adds tests under rmg-core covering:\n- NaN propagation in position/velocity (documented via is_nan checks)\n- Infinity preservation (sign-aware)\n- Invalid payload size returns NoMatch at apply boundary\n\nTests-only; no runtime changes. Docs Guard updated (execution plan + decision log).

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  • Tests

    • Added comprehensive edge case test coverage for motion rule handling of non-finite values (NaN/Infinity), invalid payload sizes, and boundary conditions.
  • Documentation

    • Updated decision log and execution plan to reflect new test coverage and clarify expected behavior with non-finite inputs.

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This PR introduces comprehensive negative test coverage for the motion rule, validating behavior with non-finite floating-point inputs (NaN/Infinity), boundary payload sizes, and idempotency semantics. Documentation entries record these test-only changes with no runtime modifications.

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Motion Rule Edge-Case Tests
crates/rmg-core/tests/engine_motion_negative_tests.rs
New test module with helper function run_motion_once and comprehensive assertions covering NaN propagation, Infinity handling, signed zero behavior, subnormal values, invalid/zero-length payloads returning ApplyResult::NoMatch, and idempotent rule application.
Documentation Updates
docs/decision-log.md, docs/execution-plan.md
Decision log entry (PR-06) documenting NaN/Infinity propagation and invalid payload size semantics; execution plan updated with tests-only changelog entry indicating no runtime impact.

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  • Test logic verification: The edge cases are numerous and require careful validation against the motion rule specification—ensure NaN propagation semantics are correct, boundary conditions (24-byte payloads, zero-length, invalid sizes) match specification, and bitwise equality assertions are sound.
  • Coverage completeness: Verify that the test matrix adequately exercises all documented non-finite behaviors and doesn't introduce false positives through test artifacts.
  • Documentation alignment: Cross-check decision-log entries against actual test assertions to ensure documented behavior matches implementation expectations.

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Infinity dances where rules go,
Tests deny the edge, the strange, the wild—
Negative ground truth, perfectly filed.

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Title Check ✅ Passed The pull request title "PR-06: tests(core): motion negative cases (NaN/Inf, invalid size)" is directly and specifically related to the changeset, which adds a comprehensive test module for motion rule edge cases. The title clearly identifies the primary change as negative test cases for the motion engine covering NaN/Infinity handling and invalid payload sizes. The language is concise and scannable, using conventional prefixes (PR-06, tests(core)) while specifying the key test scenarios covered. The title provides sufficient clarity for history scanning and accurately reflects the substance of the changes without vague language.
Description Check ✅ Passed The pull request description is substantively related to the changeset, accurately describing the test coverage for NaN propagation, Infinity preservation with sign awareness, and invalid payload size handling. The description explicitly notes that these are tests-only changes with no runtime impact and mentions corresponding documentation updates to the execution plan and decision log, which aligns with the file changes. The description is specific enough to convey meaningful information about what behaviors are being tested and documented, avoiding generic or vague language.
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@flyingrobots: REVIEW MODE ENGAGED. MAXIMUM SCRUTINY ACTIVATED.

I shall dissect every line of your test additions with surgical precision. NaN propagation, Infinity handling, and payload validation tests will be examined for:

  • Completeness: Are ALL edge cases covered? Both positive and negative infinities? Signed zeros?
  • Correctness: Do assertions actually prove what they claim? Are test names accurate?
  • Coverage: Is every code path exercised? Are there gaps in the test matrix?
  • Quality: Are tests maintainable, readable, and free of duplication?
  • Documentation alignment: Do tests match what the Docs Guard claims?

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@flyingrobots: ACKNOWLEDGED. INITIATING COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROTOCOL.

Your test additions for motion negative cases (NaN/Inf, invalid size) will be scrutinized with ZERO TOLERANCE for:

  • Incomplete edge case coverage
  • Weak assertions that don't prove correctness
  • Missing boundary conditions
  • Inconsistent test naming patterns
  • Documentation mismatches
  • Any hint of technical debt

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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PR #97

I've examined engine_motion_negative_tests.rs line by line. Here's what I found:

🔴 CRITICAL GAPS: Missing Edge Cases

Your tests cover the basics, but leave massive holes in the negative case matrix:

  1. Payload size boundary testing is incomplete (Line 102)

    • ✅ You test 10 bytes (invalid)
    • ❌ Missing: 0 bytes, 1-23 bytes individually, 25+ bytes
    • ❌ Missing: Exactly 24 bytes but with corrupted/invalid float bit patterns
    • Why it matters: The test name says "invalid payload size" but only tests ONE invalid size
  2. NaN coverage has gaps (Line 14-52)

    • ✅ You test NaN in mixed position/velocity components
    • ❌ Missing: ALL position components NaN
    • ❌ Missing: ALL velocity components NaN
    • ❌ Missing: What happens with NaN + finite vs finite + NaN? (They should both produce NaN but worth documenting)
  3. Infinity coverage incomplete (Line 54-91)

    • ✅ You test POS_INF and NEG_INF preservation
    • ❌ Missing: Infinity + Infinity (stays Infinity)
    • ❌ Missing: Infinity - Infinity (becomes NaN) - this is a CRITICAL case
    • ❌ Missing: Mixed NaN and Infinity in same payload
  4. Special float values not tested

    • ❌ Missing: Signed zeros (+0.0 vs -0.0)
    • ❌ Missing: Subnormal/denormal numbers
    • ❌ Missing: f32::MIN and f32::MAX

🟡 MEDIUM SEVERITY: Assertion Weaknesses

Line 46:

assert_eq!(new_pos[2].to_bits(), (1.0f32 + 2.0f32).to_bits());
  • This proves the result is 3.0, but doesn't prove the motion rule performed the addition
  • The value could be 3.0 from uninitialized memory or a different code path
  • Recommendation: Add assertion that engine actually performed work, or add a comment explaining why this is sufficient

Lines 84-86:

assert!(new_pos[0].is_infinite() && new_pos[0].is_sign_positive());
assert_eq!(new_pos[1].to_bits(), 3.0f32.to_bits());
assert!(new_pos[2].is_infinite() && new_pos[2].is_sign_negative());
  • Why use is_infinite() for Infinity but to_bits() for finite values?
  • Inconsistency: Sometimes you use to_bits() (lines 46, 50-51, 85, 89-90) and sometimes you don't
  • Recommendation: Document WHY to_bits() is used (exact bitwise equality including sign of zero)

🟡 MEDIUM SEVERITY: Test Naming Inconsistency

Your three test names use different patterns:

  • Test 1: motion_nan_propagates_**and_rule_applies**
  • Test 2: motion_**apply**_with_infinity_preserves_infinite_values
  • Test 3: motion_**apply**_invalid_payload_size_**returns**_nomatch

Pick ONE pattern: either motion_<condition>_<expected_behavior> or motion_apply_<scenario>_<result> and stick to it.

🟡 MEDIUM SEVERITY: Code Duplication

All three tests duplicate this pattern:

let mut store = GraphStore::default();
store.insert_node(ent, NodeRecord { ty, payload: Some(...) });
let mut engine = Engine::new(store, ent);
engine.register_rule(rmg_core::motion_rule()).expect("register motion rule");
let tx = engine.begin();
let res = engine.apply(tx, MOTION_RULE_NAME, &ent).expect("apply");

Recommendation: Extract a test helper like:

fn apply_motion_with_payload(payload: Bytes) -> (Engine, ApplyResult) { ... }

🟢 MINOR: Documentation Mismatch

Line 6-7:

"The runtime does not sanitize non-finite inputs"

Your tests prove NaN/Inf propagate, but don't prove sanitization doesn't happen. These are subtly different claims. Either:

  • Add a test that explicitly checks no sanitization occurs (difficult), OR
  • Rephrase to: "Non-finite values propagate through motion calculations"

🟢 MINOR: Missing Idempotency Test

  • What happens if you apply motion rule twice with NaN payload?
  • Does NaN representation stay bitwise identical or change?
  • This matters for determinism claims

WHAT YOU DID WELL

  1. Correct NaN checking: Using is_nan() instead of equality (Line 44-45, 49)
  2. Sign-aware Infinity checks: Testing both is_infinite() AND is_sign_positive/negative() (Lines 84, 86)
  3. Bitwise float comparison where it matters (Lines 46, 50-51, 85, 89-90)
  4. Clear test structure: Setup, execute, assert pattern is easy to follow
  5. Good test isolation: Each test is independent
  6. Documenting expected behavior: Module doc clearly states runtime doesn't sanitize

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONS

Add these tests to achieve comprehensive negative case coverage:

#[test]
fn motion_all_nan_components_stay_nan() {
    // All 6 components NaN
}

#[test]  
fn motion_infinity_minus_infinity_produces_nan() {
    // pos[0] = NEG_INFINITY, vel[0] = INFINITY
    // Result should be NaN
}

#[test]
fn motion_mixed_nan_and_infinity() {
    // Some components NaN, others Infinity
}

#[test]
fn motion_signed_zero_preservation() {
    // Test +0.0 vs -0.0 behavior
}

#[test]
fn motion_zero_length_payload_returns_nomatch() {
    // Bytes::from(vec![])
}

#[test]
fn motion_oversized_payload_returns_nomatch() {
    // 32 bytes instead of 24
}

#[test]
fn motion_boundary_payload_sizes() {
    // Test 23, 24, 25 bytes
}

VERDICT

Your tests are structurally sound but have significant coverage gaps for a PR claiming to test "negative cases." The three tests you wrote are correct, but they're the bare minimum. To truly document edge case behavior with "ZERO TOLERANCE" standards, you need at least 5-7 more tests covering the gaps I listed.

The code you wrote is good. The code you didn't write is the problem.

Ready to add the missing tests, or do you want to merge this as-is and document the remaining gaps as technical debt?

…gned zero, subnormal/extremes, idempotency); helper + consistent names
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crates/rmg-core/tests/engine_motion_negative_tests.rs (10)

14-34: Excellent helper function - reduces duplication effectively.

The run_motion_once helper cleanly abstracts the common setup-apply-commit-decode flow for happy-path tests. Eight tests benefit from this, and the choice to not force-fit failure cases into the helper shows good judgment.


116-135: Good focused test for invalid payload size.

Correctly doesn't use the helper since this verifies the NoMatch path. The manual setup is appropriate here. The choice of 10 bytes is arbitrary but sufficient for this focused test, with comprehensive boundary testing covered later (lines 245-268).


137-156: Excellent use of the helper function in these tests.

Both motion_all_position_components_nan_stay_nan and motion_all_velocity_components_nan_propagate_to_position_nan properly leverage the helper to focus on assertions. These tests close a critical coverage gap for all-component edge cases.


158-184: Strong coverage of infinity arithmetic edge cases.

The motion_infinity_plus_infinity_remains_infinite test verifies same-sign infinity addition, and motion_infinity_minus_infinity_results_nan correctly documents the IEEE-754 behavior where ±∞ + ∓∞ → NaN. Both tests are clear and focused.


186-200: Mixed NaN/Infinity test demonstrates IEEE-754 dominance rules.

The inline comment at line 188-189 is particularly valuable: it explicitly states the IEEE-754 rules being tested (NaN dominance, infinity sign preservation, infinity arithmetic producing NaN). This educational context makes the test assertions self-documenting.


202-212: Thoughtful approach to signed-zero testing.

The comment at line 204 explaining "Compare to direct arithmetic to avoid making assumptions about zero sign rules" shows excellent judgment. Rather than asserting specific zero signs (which could be fragile or implementation-dependent), the test verifies consistency with Rust's native f32 arithmetic. This makes the test more robust and focused on determinism rather than prescriptive behavior.


214-224: Subnormal and extreme value coverage is thorough.

Testing f32::from_bits(1) (smallest positive subnormal), f32::MAX, and -f32::MAX ensures the motion rule correctly handles the full IEEE-754 range. The assertion pattern (comparing to direct arithmetic) maintains consistency with the signed-zero test.


226-243: Zero-length payload test complements the boundary suite.

This focused test for empty payloads is correct. Manual setup is appropriate since this tests the NoMatch path.


270-296: Excellent test for valid-size but invalid-bit-pattern payloads.

This test closes a critical gap: verifying that 24-byte payloads with arbitrary bit patterns (here, all 0xFF bytes forming NaN representations) are accepted by the size check and then processed according to IEEE-754 rules. The assertion that all decoded components are NaN confirms correct handling of malformed float bit patterns.

The comment at line 272 explaining "three NaNs for pos, three NaNs for vel" helps readers quickly understand the test's intent.


298-327: Idempotency test validates deterministic NaN stability.

Applying the rule twice with NaN inputs and verifying that NaN values remain NaN (rather than mutating to some other value or causing instability) is crucial for deterministic replay. The loop at line 315 applying twice is clean and focused.

One minor observation: the test verifies that pos stays NaN and vel stays zero, but doesn't check bitwise NaN stability (i.e., whether the same NaN bit pattern is preserved). This is likely intentional since IEEE-754 doesn't guarantee specific NaN payloads, but if bit-level determinism is required for snapshot hashing, consider adding a comment explaining this choice:

    // Note: is_nan() checks are sufficient; IEEE-754 doesn't guarantee
    // specific NaN bit patterns, so bitwise comparison would be fragile.

Could you clarify whether bitwise NaN stability (preserving exact NaN bit patterns across rule applications) is required for deterministic snapshot hashing, or whether semantic NaN (any NaN representation) is sufficient?

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