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Introduces existence checks (json_type(data, ?) IS NOT NULL) in database update operations for devices and apps. This prevents partial data re-addition to the database if an entity (device or app) is deleted concurrently with a field update.

Specifically, update_device_field, update_app_field, save_app, and save_render_messages now ensure the target entity exists before attempting to modify its fields. The unused _update_json_field helper function has also been removed.

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This pull request significantly enhances the robustness of database update operations by implementing explicit existence checks for devices and applications. The primary goal is to prevent a scenario where a deleted entity might be partially re-added to the database due to concurrent field updates. By integrating json_type(data, ?) IS NOT NULL conditions into the SQL UPDATE statements, the system now ensures that modifications only occur if the target entity genuinely exists, thereby safeguarding data integrity against race conditions.

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  • Database Integrity: Introduced existence checks (json_type(data, ?) IS NOT NULL) in database update operations for devices and apps.
  • Concurrency Safety: Prevents partial data re-addition to the database if an entity (device or app) is deleted concurrently with a field update.
  • Affected Functions: Modified update_device_field, update_app_field, save_app, and save_render_messages to ensure the target entity exists before modification.
  • Code Cleanup: Removed the unused _update_json_field helper function.
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This pull request effectively prevents a race condition where a device or app could be partially re-created after deletion by adding existence checks to the database update operations. The removal of the unused _update_json_field helper function is also a good simplification. I've added a few comments to improve the robustness of JSON path construction and to fix a minor issue with cursor handling within a transaction.

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Hello @IngmarStein, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request significantly enhances the robustness of database operations by introducing explicit existence checks for devices and applications before any update is performed. This mechanism prevents the creation of incomplete or orphaned data entries, particularly in race conditions where an entity might be deleted concurrently with an attempted field update. The changes streamline the update logic by inlining functionality previously handled by a helper function, leading to more resilient data management.

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  • Existence Checks for Database Updates: Implemented json_type(data, ?) IS NOT NULL checks in update_device_field, update_app_field, save_app, and save_render_messages to ensure the target entity (device or app) exists before modification.
  • Prevention of Partial Data Re-addition: This change prevents scenarios where a deleted device or app could be partially re-added to the database due to concurrent field updates, enhancing data integrity.
  • Removal of Unused Helper Function: The _update_json_field helper function has been removed as its logic was integrated directly into the relevant update functions.
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This pull request effectively addresses a potential race condition by adding existence checks to database update operations, preventing partial data re-creation for concurrently deleted devices and apps. The removal of the unused _update_json_field function also cleans up the codebase.

My review identifies a consistency issue in how JSON paths are constructed for app instance names (iname). While save_render_messages correctly quotes the iname, other updated functions like update_app_field and save_app do not. This could lead to bugs if an iname contains special characters. I've provided suggestions to align these functions for robust and consistent behavior.

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This pull request effectively addresses a potential race condition by adding existence checks to database update operations, preventing partial re-addition of deleted entities. The changes are consistently applied across several functions, and the removal of the unused _update_json_field helper simplifies the code. The PR also implicitly fixes a bug in JSON path construction for app names containing special characters. My review identified one potential issue in update_device_field where the field parameter lacks validation, which could lead to unintended modifications of nested entities. I've provided a suggestion to address this.

Introduces existence checks (`json_type(data, ?) IS NOT NULL`) in database update operations for devices and apps. This prevents partial data re-addition to the database if an entity (device or app) is deleted concurrently with a field update.

Specifically, `update_device_field`, `update_app_field`, `save_app`, and `save_render_messages` now ensure the target entity exists before attempting to modify its fields. The unused `_update_json_field` helper function has also been removed.
@IngmarStein IngmarStein merged commit 0acc96d into tronbyt:main Nov 19, 2025
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@IngmarStein IngmarStein deleted the db_race branch November 19, 2025 20:43
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