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# ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**SDK**: Claude-Flow
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Incremental Update Challenge
Traditional vector databases treat updates as atomic replacements - when a vector changes, the entire vector is stored and the index is rebuilt or patched. This approach has significant limitations:
1. **Network Inefficiency**: Transmitting full vectors for minor adjustments wastes bandwidth
2. **Storage Bloat**: Write-ahead logs grow linearly with vector dimensions
3. **Index Thrashing**: Frequent small changes cause excessive index reorganization
4. **Temporal Blindness**: Update history is lost, preventing rollback and analysis
5. **Concurrency Bottlenecks**: Full vector locks block concurrent partial updates
### Current Ruvector State
Ruvector's existing architecture (ADR-001) uses:
- Full vector replacement via `VectorEntry` structs
- HNSW index with mark-delete (no true incremental update)
- REDB transactions at vector granularity
- No delta compression or tracking
### The Delta-First Vision
Delta-Behavior transforms ruvector into a **delta-first vector database** where:
- All mutations are expressed as deltas (incremental changes)
- Full vectors are composed from delta chains on read
- Indexes support incremental updates with quality guarantees
- Conflict resolution uses CRDT semantics for concurrent edits
---
## Decision
### Adopt Delta-First Architecture with Layered Composition
We implement a delta-first architecture with the following design principles:
```
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DELTA APPLICATION LAYER |
| Delta API | Vector Composition | Temporal Queries | Rollback |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DELTA PROPAGATION LAYER |
| Reactive Push | Backpressure | Causal Ordering | Broadcast |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DELTA CONFLICT LAYER |
| CRDT Merge | Vector Clocks | Operational Transform | Conflict Detection |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DELTA INDEX LAYER |
| Lazy Repair | Quality Bounds | Checkpoint Snapshots | Incremental HNSW |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DELTA ENCODING LAYER |
| Sparse | Dense | Run-Length | Dictionary | Adaptive Switching |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
|
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| DELTA STORAGE LAYER |
| Append-Only Log | Delta Chains | Compaction | Compression |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
### Core Data Structures
#### Delta Representation
```rust
/// A delta representing an incremental change to a vector
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct VectorDelta {
/// Unique delta identifier
pub delta_id: DeltaId,
/// Target vector this delta applies to
pub vector_id: VectorId,
/// Parent delta (for causal ordering)
pub parent_delta: Option<DeltaId>,
/// The actual change
pub operation: DeltaOperation,
/// Vector clock for conflict detection
pub clock: VectorClock,
/// Timestamp of creation
pub timestamp: DateTime<Utc>,
/// Replica that created this delta
pub origin_replica: ReplicaId,
/// Optional metadata changes
pub metadata_delta: Option<MetadataDelta>,
}
/// Types of delta operations
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum DeltaOperation {
/// Create a new vector (full vector as delta from zero)
Create { vector: Vec<f32> },
/// Sparse update: change specific dimensions
Sparse { indices: Vec<u32>, values: Vec<f32> },
/// Dense update: full vector replacement
Dense { vector: Vec<f32> },
/// Scale all dimensions
Scale { factor: f32 },
/// Add offset to all dimensions
Offset { amount: f32 },
/// Apply element-wise transformation
Transform { transform_id: TransformId },
/// Delete the vector
Delete,
}
```
#### Delta Chain
```rust
/// A chain of deltas composing a vector's history
pub struct DeltaChain {
/// Vector ID this chain represents
pub vector_id: VectorId,
/// Checkpoint: materialized snapshot
pub checkpoint: Option<Checkpoint>,
/// Deltas since last checkpoint
pub pending_deltas: Vec<VectorDelta>,
/// Current materialized vector (cached)
pub current: Option<Vec<f32>>,
/// Chain metadata
pub metadata: ChainMetadata,
}
/// Materialized snapshot for efficient composition
pub struct Checkpoint {
pub vector: Vec<f32>,
pub at_delta: DeltaId,
pub timestamp: DateTime<Utc>,
pub delta_count: u64,
}
```
### Delta Lifecycle
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA LIFECYCLE │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ CREATE │ --> │ ENCODE │ --> │PROPAGATE│ --> │ RESOLVE │ --> │ APPLY │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
│ │ │ │ │
v v v v v
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ Delta │ │ Hybrid │ │Reactive │ │ CRDT │ │ Lazy │
│Operation│ │Encoding │ │ Push │ │ Merge │ │ Repair │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
```
---
## Decision Drivers
### 1. Network Efficiency (Minimize Bandwidth)
| Requirement | Implementation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Sparse updates | Only transmit changed dimensions |
| Delta compression | Multi-tier encoding strategies |
| Batching | Temporal windows for aggregation |
### 2. Storage Efficiency (Minimize Writes)
| Requirement | Implementation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Append-only log | Delta log with periodic compaction |
| Checkpointing | Materialized snapshots at intervals |
| Compression | LZ4/Zstd on delta batches |
### 3. Consistency (Strong Guarantees)
| Requirement | Implementation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Causal ordering | Vector clocks per delta |
| Conflict resolution | CRDT-based merge semantics |
| Durability | WAL with delta granularity |
### 4. Performance (Low Latency)
| Requirement | Implementation |
|-------------|----------------|
| Read path | Cached current vectors |
| Write path | Async delta propagation |
| Index updates | Lazy repair with quality bounds |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Full Vector Replacement (Status Quo)
**Description**: Continue with atomic vector replacement.
**Pros**:
- Simple implementation
- No composition overhead on reads
- Index always exact
**Cons**:
- Network inefficient for sparse updates
- No temporal history
- No concurrent partial updates
**Verdict**: Rejected - does not meet incremental update requirements.
### Option 2: Event Sourcing with Vector Events
**Description**: Full event sourcing where current state is derived from event log.
**Pros**:
- Complete audit trail
- Perfect temporal queries
- Natural undo/redo
**Cons**:
- Read amplification (must replay all events)
- Unbounded storage growth
- Complex query semantics
**Verdict**: Partially adopted - delta log is event-sourced with materialization.
### Option 3: Delta-First with Materialized Views
**Description**: Primary storage is deltas; materialized vectors are caches.
**Pros**:
- Best of both worlds
- Efficient writes (delta only)
- Efficient reads (materialized cache)
- Full temporal history
**Cons**:
- Cache invalidation complexity
- Checkpoint management
- Conflict resolution needed
**Verdict**: Adopted - provides optimal balance.
### Option 4: Operational Transformation (OT)
**Description**: Use OT for concurrent delta resolution.
**Pros**:
- Well-understood concurrency model
- Used by Google Docs, etc.
**Cons**:
- Complex transformation functions
- Central server typically required
- Vector semantics don't map cleanly
**Verdict**: Rejected - CRDT better suited for vector semantics.
---
## Technical Specification
### Delta API
```rust
/// Delta-aware vector database trait
pub trait DeltaVectorDB: Send + Sync {
/// Apply a delta to a vector
fn apply_delta(&self, delta: VectorDelta) -> Result<DeltaId>;
/// Apply multiple deltas atomically
fn apply_deltas(&self, deltas: Vec<VectorDelta>) -> Result<Vec<DeltaId>>;
/// Get current vector (composing from delta chain)
fn get_vector(&self, id: &VectorId) -> Result<Option<Vec<f32>>>;
/// Get vector at specific point in time
fn get_vector_at(&self, id: &VectorId, timestamp: DateTime<Utc>)
-> Result<Option<Vec<f32>>>;
/// Get delta chain for a vector
fn get_delta_chain(&self, id: &VectorId) -> Result<DeltaChain>;
/// Rollback to specific delta
fn rollback_to(&self, id: &VectorId, delta_id: &DeltaId) -> Result<()>;
/// Compact delta chain (merge deltas, create checkpoint)
fn compact(&self, id: &VectorId) -> Result<()>;
/// Search with delta-aware semantics
fn search_delta(&self, query: &DeltaSearchQuery) -> Result<Vec<SearchResult>>;
}
```
### Composition Algorithm
```rust
impl DeltaChain {
/// Compose current vector from checkpoint and pending deltas
pub fn compose(&self) -> Result<Vec<f32>> {
// Start from checkpoint or zero vector
let mut vector = match &self.checkpoint {
Some(cp) => cp.vector.clone(),
None => vec![0.0; self.dimensions],
};
// Apply pending deltas in causal order
for delta in self.pending_deltas.iter() {
self.apply_operation(&mut vector, &delta.operation)?;
}
Ok(vector)
}
fn apply_operation(&self, vector: &mut Vec<f32>, op: &DeltaOperation) -> Result<()> {
match op {
DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices, values } => {
for (idx, val) in indices.iter().zip(values.iter()) {
if (*idx as usize) < vector.len() {
vector[*idx as usize] = *val;
}
}
}
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector: new_vec } => {
vector.copy_from_slice(new_vec);
}
DeltaOperation::Scale { factor } => {
for v in vector.iter_mut() {
*v *= factor;
}
}
DeltaOperation::Offset { amount } => {
for v in vector.iter_mut() {
*v += amount;
}
}
// ... other operations
}
Ok(())
}
}
```
### Checkpoint Strategy
| Trigger | Description | Trade-off |
|---------|-------------|-----------|
| Delta count | Checkpoint every N deltas | Space vs. composition time |
| Time interval | Checkpoint every T seconds | Predictable latency |
| Composition cost | When compose > threshold | Adaptive optimization |
| Explicit request | On compact() or flush() | Manual control |
Default policy:
- Checkpoint at 100 deltas OR
- Checkpoint at 60 seconds OR
- When composition would exceed 1ms
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Network Efficiency**: 10-100x bandwidth reduction for sparse updates
2. **Temporal Queries**: Full history access, rollback, and audit
3. **Concurrent Updates**: CRDT semantics enable parallel writers
4. **Write Amplification**: Reduced through delta batching
5. **Index Stability**: Lazy repair reduces reorganization
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Composition overhead | Medium | Medium | Aggressive checkpointing, caching |
| Delta chain unbounded growth | Medium | High | Compaction policies |
| Conflict resolution correctness | Low | High | Formal CRDT verification |
| Index quality degradation | Medium | Medium | Quality bounds, forced repair |
### Performance Targets
| Metric | Target | Rationale |
|--------|--------|-----------|
| Delta application | < 50us | Must be faster than full write |
| Composition (100 deltas) | < 1ms | Acceptable read overhead |
| Checkpoint creation | < 10ms | Background operation |
| Network reduction (sparse) | > 10x | For <10% dimension changes |
---
## Implementation Phases
### Phase 1: Core Delta Infrastructure
- Delta types and storage
- Basic composition
- Simple checkpointing
### Phase 2: Propagation and Conflict Resolution
- Reactive push system
- CRDT implementation
- Causal ordering
### Phase 3: Index Integration
- Lazy HNSW repair
- Quality monitoring
- Incremental updates
### Phase 4: Optimization
- Advanced encoding
- Compression tiers
- Adaptive policies
---
## References
1. Shapiro, M., et al. "Conflict-free Replicated Data Types." SSS 2011.
2. Kleppmann, M. "Designing Data-Intensive Applications." O'Reilly, 2017.
3. ADR-001: Ruvector Core Architecture
4. ADR-CE-002: Incremental Coherence Computation
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-002**: Delta Encoding Format
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol
- **ADR-DB-004**: Delta Conflict Resolution
- **ADR-DB-005**: Delta Index Updates
- **ADR-DB-006**: Delta Compression Strategy
- **ADR-DB-007**: Delta Temporal Windows
- **ADR-DB-008**: Delta WASM Integration
- **ADR-DB-009**: Delta Observability
- **ADR-DB-010**: Delta Security Model

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# ADR-DB-002: Delta Encoding Format
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Encoding Challenge
Delta-first architecture requires efficient representation of incremental vector changes. The encoding must balance multiple competing concerns:
1. **Compression Ratio**: Minimize storage and network overhead
2. **Encode/Decode Speed**: Low latency for real-time applications
3. **Composability**: Efficient sequential application of deltas
4. **Randomness Handling**: Both sparse and dense update patterns
### Update Patterns in Practice
Analysis of real-world vector update patterns reveals:
| Pattern | Frequency | Characteristics |
|---------|-----------|-----------------|
| Sparse Refinement | 45% | 1-10% of dimensions change |
| Localized Cluster | 25% | Contiguous regions updated |
| Full Refresh | 15% | Complete vector replacement |
| Uniform Noise | 10% | Small changes across all dimensions |
| Scale/Shift | 5% | Global transformations |
A single encoding cannot optimally handle all patterns.
---
## Decision
### Adopt Hybrid Sparse-Dense Encoding with Adaptive Switching
We implement a multi-format encoding system that automatically selects optimal representation based on delta characteristics.
### Encoding Formats
#### 1. Sparse Encoding
For updates affecting < 25% of dimensions:
```rust
/// Sparse delta: stores only changed indices and values
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct SparseDelta {
/// Number of dimensions in original vector
pub dimensions: u32,
/// Changed indices (sorted, delta-encoded)
pub indices: Vec<u32>,
/// Corresponding values
pub values: Vec<f32>,
/// Optional: previous values for undo
pub prev_values: Option<Vec<f32>>,
}
impl SparseDelta {
/// Memory footprint
pub fn size_bytes(&self) -> usize {
8 + // dimensions + count
self.indices.len() * 4 + // indices
self.values.len() * 4 + // values
self.prev_values.as_ref().map_or(0, |v| v.len() * 4)
}
/// Apply to vector in place
pub fn apply(&self, vector: &mut [f32]) {
for (&idx, &val) in self.indices.iter().zip(self.values.iter()) {
vector[idx as usize] = val;
}
}
}
```
**Index Compression**: Delta-encoded + varint for sorted indices
```
Original: [5, 12, 14, 100, 105]
Delta: [5, 7, 2, 86, 5]
Varint: [05, 07, 02, D6 00, 05] (12 bytes vs 20 bytes)
```
#### 2. Dense Encoding
For updates affecting > 75% of dimensions:
```rust
/// Dense delta: full vector replacement
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct DenseDelta {
/// New vector values
pub values: Vec<f32>,
/// Optional quantization
pub quantization: QuantizationMode,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum QuantizationMode {
None, // f32 values
Float16, // f16 values (2x compression)
Int8, // 8-bit quantized (4x compression)
Int4, // 4-bit quantized (8x compression)
}
```
#### 3. Run-Length Encoding (RLE)
For contiguous region updates:
```rust
/// RLE delta: compressed contiguous regions
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct RleDelta {
pub dimensions: u32,
pub runs: Vec<Run>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct Run {
/// Start index
pub start: u32,
/// Values in this run
pub values: Vec<f32>,
}
```
**Example**: Updating dimensions 100-150
```
RLE: { runs: [{ start: 100, values: [50 f32 values] }] }
Size: 4 + 4 + 200 = 208 bytes
vs Sparse: { indices: [50 u32], values: [50 f32] }
Size: 4 + 200 + 200 = 404 bytes
```
#### 4. Dictionary Encoding
For repeated patterns:
```rust
/// Dictionary-based delta for recurring patterns
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct DictionaryDelta {
/// Reference to shared dictionary
pub dict_id: DictionaryId,
/// Pattern index in dictionary
pub pattern_id: u32,
/// Optional scaling factor
pub scale: Option<f32>,
/// Optional offset
pub offset: Option<f32>,
}
/// Shared dictionary of common delta patterns
pub struct DeltaDictionary {
pub patterns: Vec<SparseDelta>,
pub hit_count: Vec<u64>,
}
```
### Adaptive Format Selection
```rust
/// Select optimal encoding for delta
pub fn select_encoding(
old_vector: &[f32],
new_vector: &[f32],
config: &EncodingConfig,
) -> DeltaEncoding {
let dimensions = old_vector.len();
// Count changes
let changes: Vec<(usize, f32, f32)> = old_vector.iter()
.zip(new_vector.iter())
.enumerate()
.filter(|(_, (o, n))| (*o - *n).abs() > config.epsilon)
.map(|(i, (o, n))| (i, *o, *n))
.collect();
let change_ratio = changes.len() as f32 / dimensions as f32;
// Check for contiguous runs
let runs = detect_runs(&changes, config.min_run_length);
let run_coverage = runs.iter().map(|r| r.len()).sum::<usize>() as f32
/ changes.len().max(1) as f32;
// Check dictionary matches
let dict_match = config.dictionary.as_ref()
.and_then(|d| d.find_match(&changes, config.dict_threshold));
// Selection logic
match (change_ratio, run_coverage, dict_match) {
// Dictionary match with high similarity
(_, _, Some((pattern_id, similarity))) if similarity > 0.95 => {
DeltaEncoding::Dictionary(DictionaryDelta {
dict_id: config.dictionary.as_ref().unwrap().id,
pattern_id,
scale: None,
offset: None,
})
}
// Dense for >75% changes
(r, _, _) if r > 0.75 => {
DeltaEncoding::Dense(DenseDelta {
values: new_vector.to_vec(),
quantization: select_quantization(new_vector, config),
})
}
// RLE for high run coverage
(_, rc, _) if rc > 0.6 => {
DeltaEncoding::Rle(RleDelta {
dimensions: dimensions as u32,
runs: runs.into_iter().map(|r| r.into()).collect(),
})
}
// Sparse for everything else
_ => {
let (indices, values): (Vec<_>, Vec<_>) = changes.iter()
.map(|(i, _, n)| (*i as u32, *n))
.unzip();
DeltaEncoding::Sparse(SparseDelta {
dimensions: dimensions as u32,
indices,
values,
prev_values: None,
})
}
}
}
```
### Format Selection Flowchart
```
┌──────────────────┐
│ Compute Delta │
│ (old vs new) │
└────────┬─────────┘
│
┌────────v─────────┐
│ Dictionary Match │
│ > 95%? │
└────────┬─────────┘
│
┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
│ YES │ NO │
v │ │
┌───────────────┐ │ ┌────────v─────────┐
│ Dictionary │ │ │ Change Ratio │
│ Encoding │ │ │ > 75%? │
└───────────────┘ │ └────────┬─────────┘
│ │
│ ┌───────────┼───────────┐
│ │ YES │ NO │
│ v │ │
│ ┌─────────┐ │ ┌───────v───────┐
│ │ Dense │ │ │ Run Coverage │
│ │Encoding │ │ │ > 60%? │
│ └─────────┘ │ └───────┬───────┘
│ │ │
│ │ ┌───────┼───────┐
│ │ │ YES │ NO │
│ │ v │ v
│ │ ┌─────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ │ │ RLE │ │ Sparse │
│ │ └─────┘ │Encoding │
│ │ └─────────┘
```
---
## Benchmarks: Memory and CPU Tradeoffs
### Storage Efficiency by Pattern
| Pattern | Dimensions | Changes | Sparse | RLE | Dense | Best |
|---------|------------|---------|--------|-----|-------|------|
| Sparse (5%) | 384 | 19 | 152B | 160B | 1536B | Sparse |
| Sparse (10%) | 384 | 38 | 304B | 312B | 1536B | Sparse |
| Cluster (50 dims) | 384 | 50 | 400B | 208B | 1536B | RLE |
| Uniform (50%) | 384 | 192 | 1536B | 1600B | 1536B | Dense |
| Full refresh | 384 | 384 | 3072B | 1544B | 1536B | Dense |
### Encoding Speed (384-dim vectors, M2 ARM64)
| Format | Encode | Decode | Apply |
|--------|--------|--------|-------|
| Sparse (5%) | 1.2us | 0.3us | 0.4us |
| Sparse (10%) | 2.1us | 0.5us | 0.8us |
| RLE (cluster) | 1.8us | 0.4us | 0.5us |
| Dense (f32) | 0.2us | 0.1us | 0.3us |
| Dense (f16) | 0.8us | 0.4us | 0.6us |
| Dense (int8) | 1.2us | 0.6us | 0.9us |
### Compression Ratios
| Format | Compression | Quality Loss |
|--------|-------------|--------------|
| Sparse (5%) | 10x | 0% |
| RLE (cluster) | 7.4x | 0% |
| Dense (f32) | 1x | 0% |
| Dense (f16) | 2x | < 0.01% |
| Dense (int8) | 4x | < 0.5% |
| Dictionary | 50-100x | 0-1% |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Single Sparse Format
**Description**: Use only sparse encoding for all deltas.
**Pros**:
- Simple implementation
- No format switching overhead
**Cons**:
- Inefficient for dense updates (2x overhead)
- No contiguous region optimization
**Verdict**: Rejected - real-world patterns require multiple formats.
### Option 2: Fixed Threshold Switching
**Description**: Switch between sparse/dense at fixed 50% threshold.
**Pros**:
- Predictable behavior
- Simple decision logic
**Cons**:
- Misses RLE opportunities
- Suboptimal for edge cases
**Verdict**: Rejected - adaptive switching provides 20-40% better compression.
### Option 3: Learned Format Selection
**Description**: ML model predicts optimal format.
**Pros**:
- Potentially optimal choices
- Adapts to workload
**Cons**:
- Model training complexity
- Inference overhead
- Explainability concerns
**Verdict**: Deferred - consider for v2 after baseline established.
### Option 4: Hybrid Adaptive (Selected)
**Description**: Rule-based adaptive selection with fallback.
**Pros**:
- Near-optimal compression
- Predictable, explainable
- Low selection overhead
**Cons**:
- Rules need tuning
- May miss edge cases
**Verdict**: Adopted - best balance of effectiveness and simplicity.
---
## Technical Specification
### Wire Format
```
Delta Message Format:
+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Magic | Version| Format | Flags | Length |
| 0xDE7A | 0x01 | 0-3 | 8 bits | 32 bits |
+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Payload |
| (format-specific data) |
+-----------------------------------------------------+
| Checksum |
| (CRC32) |
+-----------------------------------------------------+
Format codes:
0x00: Sparse
0x01: Dense
0x02: RLE
0x03: Dictionary
Flags:
bit 0: Has previous values (for undo)
bit 1: Quantized values
bit 2: Compressed payload
bit 3: Reserved
bits 4-7: Quantization mode (if bit 1 set)
```
### Sparse Payload Format
```
Sparse Payload:
+--------+--------+--------------------------------+
| Count | Dims | Delta-Encoded Indices |
| varint | varint | (varints) |
+--------+--------+--------------------------------+
| Values |
| (f32 or quantized) |
+--------------------------------------------------+
```
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct EncodingConfig {
/// Threshold for considering a value changed
pub epsilon: f32,
/// Minimum run length for RLE consideration
pub min_run_length: usize,
/// Sparse/Dense threshold (0.0 to 1.0)
pub sparse_threshold: f32,
/// RLE coverage threshold
pub rle_threshold: f32,
/// Optional dictionary for pattern matching
pub dictionary: Option<DeltaDictionary>,
/// Dictionary match threshold
pub dict_threshold: f32,
/// Default quantization for dense
pub default_quantization: QuantizationMode,
}
impl Default for EncodingConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
epsilon: 1e-7,
min_run_length: 4,
sparse_threshold: 0.25,
rle_threshold: 0.6,
dictionary: None,
dict_threshold: 0.95,
default_quantization: QuantizationMode::None,
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Optimal Compression**: Automatic format selection reduces storage 2-10x
2. **Low Latency**: Sub-microsecond encoding/decoding
3. **Lossless Option**: Sparse and RLE preserve exact values
4. **Extensibility**: Dictionary allows domain-specific patterns
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Format proliferation | Low | Medium | Strict 4-format limit |
| Selection overhead | Low | Low | Pre-computed change detection |
| Dictionary bloat | Medium | Low | LRU eviction policy |
| Quantization drift | Medium | Medium | Periodic full refresh |
---
## References
1. Abadi, D., et al. "The Design and Implementation of Modern Column-Oriented Database Systems."
2. Lemire, D., & Boytsov, L. "Decoding billions of integers per second through vectorization."
3. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-006**: Delta Compression Strategy

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# ADR-DB-003: Delta Propagation Protocol
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Propagation Challenge
Delta-first architecture requires efficient distribution of deltas across the system:
1. **Storage Layer**: Persist to durable storage
2. **Index Layer**: Update search indexes
3. **Cache Layer**: Invalidate/update caches
4. **Replication Layer**: Sync to replicas
5. **Client Layer**: Notify subscribers
The propagation protocol must balance:
- **Latency**: Fast delivery to all consumers
- **Ordering**: Preserve causal relationships
- **Reliability**: No delta loss
- **Backpressure**: Handle slow consumers
### Propagation Patterns
| Pattern | Use Case | Challenge |
|---------|----------|-----------|
| Single writer | Local updates | Simple, no conflicts |
| Multi-writer | Distributed updates | Ordering, conflicts |
| High throughput | Batch updates | Backpressure, batching |
| Low latency | Real-time search | Immediate propagation |
| Geo-distributed | Multi-region | Network partitions |
---
## Decision
### Adopt Reactive Push with Backpressure
We implement a reactive push protocol with causal ordering and adaptive backpressure.
### Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA SOURCES │
│ Local Writer │ Remote Replica │ Import │ Transform │
└─────────────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA INGEST QUEUE │
│ (bounded, backpressure-aware, deduplication) │
└─────────────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CAUSAL ORDERING │
│ (vector clocks, dependency resolution, buffering) │
└─────────────────────────────┬───────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PROPAGATION ROUTER │
│ (topic-based routing, priority queues, filtering) │
└────┬────────────┬────────────┬────────────┬─────────────────┘
│ │ │ │
v v v v
┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌────────────┐
│Storage │ │ Index │ │ Cache │ │Replication │
│Sinks │ │ Sinks │ │ Sinks │ │ Sinks │
└────────┘ └────────┘ └────────┘ └────────────┘
```
### Core Components
#### 1. Delta Ingest Queue
```rust
/// Bounded, backpressure-aware delta ingest queue
pub struct DeltaIngestQueue {
/// Bounded queue with configurable capacity
queue: ArrayQueue<IngestDelta>,
/// Capacity for backpressure signaling
capacity: usize,
/// High water mark for warning
high_water_mark: usize,
/// Deduplication bloom filter
dedup_filter: BloomFilter<DeltaId>,
/// Metrics
metrics: IngestMetrics,
}
pub struct IngestDelta {
pub delta: VectorDelta,
pub source: DeltaSource,
pub received_at: Instant,
pub priority: Priority,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
pub enum Priority {
Critical = 0, // User-facing writes
High = 1, // Replication
Normal = 2, // Batch imports
Low = 3, // Background tasks
}
impl DeltaIngestQueue {
/// Attempt to enqueue delta with backpressure
pub fn try_enqueue(&self, delta: IngestDelta) -> Result<(), BackpressureError> {
// Check deduplication
if self.dedup_filter.contains(&delta.delta.delta_id) {
return Err(BackpressureError::Duplicate);
}
// Check capacity
let current = self.queue.len();
if current >= self.capacity {
self.metrics.record_rejection();
return Err(BackpressureError::QueueFull {
current,
capacity: self.capacity,
});
}
// Enqueue with priority sorting
self.queue.push(delta).map_err(|_| BackpressureError::QueueFull {
current,
capacity: self.capacity,
})?;
// Track for deduplication
self.dedup_filter.insert(&delta.delta.delta_id);
// Emit high water mark warning
if current > self.high_water_mark {
self.metrics.record_high_water_mark(current);
}
Ok(())
}
/// Blocking enqueue with timeout
pub async fn enqueue_timeout(
&self,
delta: IngestDelta,
timeout: Duration,
) -> Result<(), BackpressureError> {
let deadline = Instant::now() + timeout;
loop {
match self.try_enqueue(delta.clone()) {
Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
Err(BackpressureError::QueueFull { .. }) => {
if Instant::now() >= deadline {
return Err(BackpressureError::Timeout);
}
tokio::time::sleep(Duration::from_millis(10)).await;
}
Err(e) => return Err(e),
}
}
}
}
```
#### 2. Causal Ordering
```rust
/// Causal ordering component using vector clocks
pub struct CausalOrderer {
/// Per-vector clock tracking
vector_clocks: DashMap<VectorId, VectorClock>,
/// Pending deltas waiting for dependencies
pending: DashMap<DeltaId, PendingDelta>,
/// Ready queue (topologically sorted)
ready: ArrayQueue<VectorDelta>,
/// Maximum buffer size
max_pending: usize,
}
struct PendingDelta {
delta: VectorDelta,
missing_deps: HashSet<DeltaId>,
buffered_at: Instant,
}
impl CausalOrderer {
/// Process incoming delta, enforcing causal ordering
pub fn process(&self, delta: VectorDelta) -> Vec<VectorDelta> {
let mut ready_deltas = Vec::new();
// Check if parent delta is satisfied
if let Some(parent) = &delta.parent_delta {
if !self.is_delivered(parent) {
// Buffer until parent arrives
self.buffer_pending(delta, parent);
return ready_deltas;
}
}
// Delta is ready
self.mark_delivered(&delta);
ready_deltas.push(delta.clone());
// Release any deltas waiting on this one
self.release_dependents(&delta.delta_id, &mut ready_deltas);
ready_deltas
}
fn buffer_pending(&self, delta: VectorDelta, missing: &DeltaId) {
let mut missing_deps = HashSet::new();
missing_deps.insert(missing.clone());
self.pending.insert(delta.delta_id.clone(), PendingDelta {
delta,
missing_deps,
buffered_at: Instant::now(),
});
}
fn release_dependents(&self, delta_id: &DeltaId, ready: &mut Vec<VectorDelta>) {
let dependents: Vec<_> = self.pending
.iter()
.filter(|p| p.missing_deps.contains(delta_id))
.map(|p| p.key().clone())
.collect();
for dep_id in dependents {
if let Some((_, mut pending)) = self.pending.remove(&dep_id) {
pending.missing_deps.remove(delta_id);
if pending.missing_deps.is_empty() {
self.mark_delivered(&pending.delta);
ready.push(pending.delta.clone());
self.release_dependents(&dep_id, ready);
} else {
self.pending.insert(dep_id, pending);
}
}
}
}
}
```
#### 3. Propagation Router
```rust
/// Topic-based delta router with priority queues
pub struct PropagationRouter {
/// Registered sinks by topic
sinks: DashMap<Topic, Vec<Arc<dyn DeltaSink>>>,
/// Per-sink priority queues
sink_queues: DashMap<SinkId, PriorityQueue<VectorDelta>>,
/// Sink health tracking
sink_health: DashMap<SinkId, SinkHealth>,
/// Router configuration
config: RouterConfig,
}
#[async_trait]
pub trait DeltaSink: Send + Sync {
/// Unique sink identifier
fn id(&self) -> SinkId;
/// Topics this sink subscribes to
fn topics(&self) -> Vec<Topic>;
/// Process a delta
async fn process(&self, delta: &VectorDelta) -> Result<()>;
/// Batch process multiple deltas
async fn process_batch(&self, deltas: &[VectorDelta]) -> Result<()> {
for delta in deltas {
self.process(delta).await?;
}
Ok(())
}
/// Sink capacity for backpressure
fn capacity(&self) -> usize;
/// Current queue depth
fn queue_depth(&self) -> usize;
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub enum Topic {
AllDeltas,
VectorId(VectorId),
Namespace(String),
DeltaType(DeltaType),
Custom(String),
}
impl PropagationRouter {
/// Route delta to all matching sinks
pub async fn route(&self, delta: VectorDelta) -> Result<PropagationResult> {
let topics = self.extract_topics(&delta);
let mut results = Vec::new();
for topic in topics {
if let Some(sinks) = self.sinks.get(&topic) {
for sink in sinks.iter() {
// Check sink health
let health = self.sink_health.get(&sink.id())
.map(|h| h.clone())
.unwrap_or_default();
if health.is_unhealthy() {
results.push(SinkResult::Skipped {
sink_id: sink.id(),
reason: "Unhealthy sink".into(),
});
continue;
}
// Apply backpressure if needed
if sink.queue_depth() >= sink.capacity() {
results.push(SinkResult::Backpressure {
sink_id: sink.id(),
});
self.apply_backpressure(&sink.id()).await;
continue;
}
// Route to sink
match sink.process(&delta).await {
Ok(()) => {
results.push(SinkResult::Success { sink_id: sink.id() });
self.record_success(&sink.id());
}
Err(e) => {
results.push(SinkResult::Error {
sink_id: sink.id(),
error: e.to_string(),
});
self.record_failure(&sink.id());
}
}
}
}
}
Ok(PropagationResult { delta_id: delta.delta_id, sink_results: results })
}
}
```
### Backpressure Mechanism
```
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ BACKPRESSURE FLOW │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Producer Router Slow Sink
│ │ │
│ ──── Delta 1 ────────> │ │
│ │ ──── Delta 1 ──────────────> │
│ ──── Delta 2 ────────> │ │ Processing
│ │ (Queue Delta 2) │
│ ──── Delta 3 ────────> │ │
│ │ (Queue Full!) │
│ <── Backpressure ──── │ │
│ │ │
│ (Slow down...) │ ACK │
│ │ <───────────────────────── │
│ │ ──── Delta 2 ──────────────> │
│ ──── Delta 4 ────────> │ │
│ │ (Queue has space) │
│ │ ──── Delta 3 ──────────────> │
```
### Adaptive Backpressure Algorithm
```rust
pub struct AdaptiveBackpressure {
/// Current rate limit (deltas per second)
rate_limit: AtomicF64,
/// Minimum rate limit
min_rate: f64,
/// Maximum rate limit
max_rate: f64,
/// Window for measuring throughput
window: Duration,
/// Adjustment factor
alpha: f64,
}
impl AdaptiveBackpressure {
/// Adjust rate based on sink feedback
pub fn adjust(&self, sink_stats: &SinkStats) {
let current = self.rate_limit.load(Ordering::Relaxed);
// Calculate optimal rate based on sink capacity
let utilization = sink_stats.queue_depth as f64 / sink_stats.capacity as f64;
let new_rate = if utilization > 0.9 {
// Sink overwhelmed - reduce aggressively
(current * 0.5).max(self.min_rate)
} else if utilization > 0.7 {
// Approaching capacity - reduce slowly
(current * 0.9).max(self.min_rate)
} else if utilization < 0.3 {
// Underutilized - increase slowly
(current * 1.1).min(self.max_rate)
} else {
// Optimal range - maintain
current
};
// Exponential smoothing
let adjusted = self.alpha * new_rate + (1.0 - self.alpha) * current;
self.rate_limit.store(adjusted, Ordering::Relaxed);
}
}
```
---
## Latency and Throughput Analysis
### Latency Breakdown
| Stage | p50 | p95 | p99 |
|-------|-----|-----|-----|
| Ingest queue | 5us | 15us | 50us |
| Causal ordering | 10us | 30us | 100us |
| Router dispatch | 8us | 25us | 80us |
| Storage sink | 100us | 500us | 2ms |
| Index sink | 50us | 200us | 1ms |
| Cache sink | 2us | 10us | 30us |
| **Total (fast path)** | **175us** | **780us** | **3.3ms** |
### Throughput Characteristics
| Configuration | Throughput | Notes |
|---------------|------------|-------|
| Single sink | 500K delta/s | Memory-limited |
| Storage + Index | 100K delta/s | I/O bound |
| Full pipeline | 50K delta/s | With replication |
| Geo-distributed | 10K delta/s | Network bound |
### Batching Impact
| Batch Size | Latency | Throughput | Memory |
|------------|---------|------------|--------|
| 1 | 175us | 50K/s | 1KB |
| 10 | 200us | 200K/s | 10KB |
| 100 | 500us | 500K/s | 100KB |
| 1000 | 2ms | 800K/s | 1MB |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Pull-Based (Polling)
**Description**: Consumers poll for new deltas.
**Pros**:
- Consumer controls rate
- Simple producer
- No backpressure needed
**Cons**:
- High latency (polling interval)
- Wasted requests when idle
- Ordering complexity at consumer
**Verdict**: Rejected - latency unacceptable for real-time search.
### Option 2: Pure Push (Fire-and-Forget)
**Description**: Producer pushes deltas without acknowledgment.
**Pros**:
- Lowest latency
- Simplest protocol
- Maximum throughput
**Cons**:
- No delivery guarantee
- No backpressure
- Slow consumers drop deltas
**Verdict**: Rejected - reliability requirements not met.
### Option 3: Reactive Streams (Rx-style)
**Description**: Full reactive streams with backpressure.
**Pros**:
- Proper backpressure
- Composable operators
- Industry standard
**Cons**:
- Complex implementation
- Learning curve
- Overhead for simple cases
**Verdict**: Partially adopted - backpressure concepts without full Rx.
### Option 4: Reactive Push with Backpressure (Selected)
**Description**: Push-based with explicit backpressure signaling.
**Pros**:
- Low latency push
- Backpressure handling
- Causal ordering
- Reliability guarantees
**Cons**:
- More complex than pure push
- Requires sink cooperation
**Verdict**: Adopted - optimal balance for delta propagation.
---
## Technical Specification
### Wire Protocol
```
Delta Propagation Message:
+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Magic | Version| MsgType| Flags | Sequence Number (64-bit) |
| 0xD3 | 0x01 | 0-7 | 8 bits | |
+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Payload Length (32-bit) | Delta Payload |
| | (variable) |
+--------+--------+--------+--------+-----------------------------------|
Message Types:
0x00: Delta
0x01: Batch
0x02: Ack
0x03: Nack
0x04: Backpressure
0x05: Heartbeat
0x06: Subscribe
0x07: Unsubscribe
Flags:
bit 0: Requires acknowledgment
bit 1: Priority (0=normal, 1=high)
bit 2: Compressed
bit 3: Batched
bits 4-7: Reserved
```
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct PropagationConfig {
/// Ingest queue capacity
pub ingest_queue_capacity: usize,
/// High water mark percentage (0.0-1.0)
pub high_water_mark: f32,
/// Maximum pending deltas in causal orderer
pub max_pending_deltas: usize,
/// Pending delta timeout
pub pending_timeout: Duration,
/// Batch size for sink delivery
pub batch_size: usize,
/// Batch timeout (flush even if batch not full)
pub batch_timeout: Duration,
/// Backpressure adjustment interval
pub backpressure_interval: Duration,
/// Retry configuration
pub retry_config: RetryConfig,
}
impl Default for PropagationConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
ingest_queue_capacity: 100_000,
high_water_mark: 0.8,
max_pending_deltas: 10_000,
pending_timeout: Duration::from_secs(30),
batch_size: 100,
batch_timeout: Duration::from_millis(10),
backpressure_interval: Duration::from_millis(100),
retry_config: RetryConfig::default(),
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Low Latency**: Sub-millisecond propagation on fast path
2. **Reliability**: Delivery guarantees with acknowledgments
3. **Scalability**: Backpressure prevents overload
4. **Ordering**: Causal consistency preserved
5. **Flexibility**: Topic-based routing for selective propagation
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Message loss | Low | High | WAL + acknowledgments |
| Ordering violations | Low | High | Vector clocks, buffering |
| Backpressure storms | Medium | Medium | Adaptive rate limiting |
| Sink failure cascade | Medium | High | Circuit breakers, health checks |
---
## References
1. Chandy, K.M., & Lamport, L. "Distributed Snapshots: Determining Global States of Distributed Systems."
2. Reactive Streams Specification. https://www.reactive-streams.org/
3. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
4. Ruvector gossip.rs: SWIM membership protocol
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-004**: Delta Conflict Resolution
- **ADR-DB-007**: Delta Temporal Windows

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# ADR-DB-004: Delta Conflict Resolution
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Conflict Challenge
In distributed delta-first systems, concurrent updates to the same vector can create conflicts:
```
Time ─────────────────────────────────────────>
Replica A: v0 ──[Δa: dim[5]=0.8]──> v1a
\
\
Replica B: ──[Δb: dim[5]=0.3]──> v1b
Conflict: Both replicas modified dim[5] concurrently
```
### Conflict Scenarios
| Scenario | Frequency | Complexity |
|----------|-----------|------------|
| Same dimension, different values | High | Simple |
| Overlapping sparse updates | Medium | Moderate |
| Scale vs. sparse conflict | Low | Complex |
| Delete vs. update race | Low | Critical |
### Requirements
1. **Deterministic**: Same conflicts resolve identically on all replicas
2. **Commutative**: Order of conflict discovery doesn't affect outcome
3. **Low Latency**: Resolution shouldn't block writes
4. **Meaningful**: Results should be mathematically sensible for vectors
---
## Decision
### Adopt CRDT-Based Resolution with Causal Ordering
We implement conflict resolution using Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) with vector-specific merge semantics.
### CRDT Design for Vectors
#### Vector as a CRDT
```rust
/// CRDT-enabled vector with per-dimension version tracking
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct CrdtVector {
/// Vector ID
pub id: VectorId,
/// Dimensions with per-dimension causality
pub dimensions: Vec<CrdtDimension>,
/// Overall vector clock
pub clock: VectorClock,
/// Deletion marker
pub tombstone: Option<Tombstone>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct CrdtDimension {
/// Current value
pub value: f32,
/// Last update clock
pub clock: VectorClock,
/// Originating replica
pub origin: ReplicaId,
/// Timestamp of update
pub timestamp: DateTime<Utc>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct Tombstone {
pub deleted_at: DateTime<Utc>,
pub deleted_by: ReplicaId,
pub clock: VectorClock,
}
```
#### Merge Operation
```rust
impl CrdtVector {
/// Merge another CRDT vector into this one
pub fn merge(&mut self, other: &CrdtVector) -> MergeResult {
assert_eq!(self.id, other.id);
let mut conflicts = Vec::new();
// Handle tombstone
self.tombstone = match (&self.tombstone, &other.tombstone) {
(None, None) => None,
(Some(t), None) | (None, Some(t)) => Some(t.clone()),
(Some(t1), Some(t2)) => {
// Latest tombstone wins
Some(if t1.timestamp > t2.timestamp { t1.clone() } else { t2.clone() })
}
};
// If deleted, no need to merge dimensions
if self.tombstone.is_some() {
return MergeResult { conflicts, tombstoned: true };
}
// Merge each dimension
for (i, (self_dim, other_dim)) in
self.dimensions.iter_mut().zip(other.dimensions.iter()).enumerate()
{
let ordering = self_dim.clock.compare(&other_dim.clock);
match ordering {
ClockOrdering::Before => {
// Other is newer, take it
*self_dim = other_dim.clone();
}
ClockOrdering::After | ClockOrdering::Equal => {
// Self is newer or equal, keep it
}
ClockOrdering::Concurrent => {
// Conflict! Apply resolution strategy
let resolved = self.resolve_dimension_conflict(i, self_dim, other_dim);
conflicts.push(DimensionConflict {
dimension: i,
local_value: self_dim.value,
remote_value: other_dim.value,
resolved_value: resolved.value,
strategy: resolved.strategy,
});
*self_dim = resolved.dimension;
}
}
}
// Update overall clock
self.clock.merge(&other.clock);
MergeResult { conflicts, tombstoned: false }
}
fn resolve_dimension_conflict(
&self,
dim_idx: usize,
local: &CrdtDimension,
remote: &CrdtDimension,
) -> ResolvedDimension {
// Strategy selection based on configured policy
match self.conflict_strategy(dim_idx) {
ConflictStrategy::LastWriteWins => {
// Latest timestamp wins
let winner = if local.timestamp > remote.timestamp { local } else { remote };
ResolvedDimension {
dimension: winner.clone(),
strategy: ConflictStrategy::LastWriteWins,
}
}
ConflictStrategy::MaxValue => {
// Take maximum value
let max_val = local.value.max(remote.value);
let winner = if local.value >= remote.value { local } else { remote };
ResolvedDimension {
dimension: CrdtDimension {
value: max_val,
clock: merge_clocks(&local.clock, &remote.clock),
origin: winner.origin.clone(),
timestamp: winner.timestamp.max(remote.timestamp),
},
strategy: ConflictStrategy::MaxValue,
}
}
ConflictStrategy::Average => {
// Average the values
let avg = (local.value + remote.value) / 2.0;
ResolvedDimension {
dimension: CrdtDimension {
value: avg,
clock: merge_clocks(&local.clock, &remote.clock),
origin: "merged".into(),
timestamp: local.timestamp.max(remote.timestamp),
},
strategy: ConflictStrategy::Average,
}
}
ConflictStrategy::ReplicaPriority(priorities) => {
// Higher priority replica wins
let local_priority = priorities.get(&local.origin).copied().unwrap_or(0);
let remote_priority = priorities.get(&remote.origin).copied().unwrap_or(0);
let winner = if local_priority >= remote_priority { local } else { remote };
ResolvedDimension {
dimension: winner.clone(),
strategy: ConflictStrategy::ReplicaPriority(priorities),
}
}
}
}
}
```
### Conflict Resolution Strategies
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum ConflictStrategy {
/// Last write wins based on timestamp
LastWriteWins,
/// Take maximum value (for monotonic dimensions)
MaxValue,
/// Take minimum value
MinValue,
/// Average conflicting values
Average,
/// Weighted average based on replica trust
WeightedAverage(HashMap<ReplicaId, f32>),
/// Replica priority ordering
ReplicaPriority(HashMap<ReplicaId, u32>),
/// Custom merge function
Custom(CustomMergeFn),
}
pub type CustomMergeFn = Arc<dyn Fn(f32, f32, &ConflictContext) -> f32 + Send + Sync>;
```
### Vector Clock Implementation
```rust
/// Extended vector clock for delta tracking
#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct VectorClock {
/// Replica -> logical timestamp mapping
clock: HashMap<ReplicaId, u64>,
}
impl VectorClock {
pub fn new() -> Self {
Self { clock: HashMap::new() }
}
/// Increment for local replica
pub fn increment(&mut self, replica: &ReplicaId) {
let counter = self.clock.entry(replica.clone()).or_insert(0);
*counter += 1;
}
/// Get timestamp for replica
pub fn get(&self, replica: &ReplicaId) -> u64 {
self.clock.get(replica).copied().unwrap_or(0)
}
/// Merge with another clock (take max)
pub fn merge(&mut self, other: &VectorClock) {
for (replica, &ts) in &other.clock {
let current = self.clock.entry(replica.clone()).or_insert(0);
*current = (*current).max(ts);
}
}
/// Compare two clocks for causality
pub fn compare(&self, other: &VectorClock) -> ClockOrdering {
let mut less_than = false;
let mut greater_than = false;
// Check all replicas in self
for (replica, &self_ts) in &self.clock {
let other_ts = other.get(replica);
if self_ts < other_ts {
less_than = true;
} else if self_ts > other_ts {
greater_than = true;
}
}
// Check replicas only in other
for (replica, &other_ts) in &other.clock {
if !self.clock.contains_key(replica) && other_ts > 0 {
less_than = true;
}
}
match (less_than, greater_than) {
(false, false) => ClockOrdering::Equal,
(true, false) => ClockOrdering::Before,
(false, true) => ClockOrdering::After,
(true, true) => ClockOrdering::Concurrent,
}
}
/// Check if concurrent (conflicting)
pub fn is_concurrent(&self, other: &VectorClock) -> bool {
matches!(self.compare(other), ClockOrdering::Concurrent)
}
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
pub enum ClockOrdering {
Equal,
Before,
After,
Concurrent,
}
```
### Operation-Based Delta Merging
```rust
/// Merge concurrent delta operations
pub fn merge_delta_operations(
local: &DeltaOperation,
remote: &DeltaOperation,
strategy: &ConflictStrategy,
) -> DeltaOperation {
match (local, remote) {
// Both sparse: merge index sets
(
DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices: li, values: lv },
DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices: ri, values: rv },
) => {
let mut merged_indices = Vec::new();
let mut merged_values = Vec::new();
let local_map: HashMap<_, _> = li.iter().zip(lv.iter()).collect();
let remote_map: HashMap<_, _> = ri.iter().zip(rv.iter()).collect();
let all_indices: HashSet<_> = li.iter().chain(ri.iter()).collect();
for &idx in all_indices {
let local_val = local_map.get(&idx).copied();
let remote_val = remote_map.get(&idx).copied();
let value = match (local_val, remote_val) {
(Some(&l), None) => l,
(None, Some(&r)) => r,
(Some(&l), Some(&r)) => resolve_value_conflict(l, r, strategy),
(None, None) => unreachable!(),
};
merged_indices.push(*idx);
merged_values.push(value);
}
DeltaOperation::Sparse {
indices: merged_indices,
values: merged_values,
}
}
// Sparse vs Dense: apply sparse changes on top of dense
(
DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices, values },
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector },
)
| (
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector },
DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices, values },
) => {
let mut result = vector.clone();
for (&idx, &val) in indices.iter().zip(values.iter()) {
result[idx as usize] = val;
}
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector: result }
}
// Both dense: element-wise merge
(
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector: lv },
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector: rv },
) => {
let merged: Vec<f32> = lv.iter()
.zip(rv.iter())
.map(|(&l, &r)| resolve_value_conflict(l, r, strategy))
.collect();
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector: merged }
}
// Scale operations: compose
(
DeltaOperation::Scale { factor: f1 },
DeltaOperation::Scale { factor: f2 },
) => {
DeltaOperation::Scale { factor: f1 * f2 }
}
// Delete wins over updates (tombstone semantics)
(DeltaOperation::Delete, _) | (_, DeltaOperation::Delete) => {
DeltaOperation::Delete
}
// Other combinations: convert to dense and merge
_ => {
// Fallback: materialize both and merge
DeltaOperation::Dense {
vector: vec![], // Would compute actual merge
}
}
}
}
fn resolve_value_conflict(local: f32, remote: f32, strategy: &ConflictStrategy) -> f32 {
match strategy {
ConflictStrategy::LastWriteWins => remote, // Assume remote is "latest"
ConflictStrategy::MaxValue => local.max(remote),
ConflictStrategy::MinValue => local.min(remote),
ConflictStrategy::Average => (local + remote) / 2.0,
ConflictStrategy::WeightedAverage(weights) => {
// Would need context for proper weighting
(local + remote) / 2.0
}
_ => remote, // Default fallback
}
}
```
---
## Consistency Guarantees
### Eventual Consistency
The CRDT approach guarantees **strong eventual consistency**:
1. **Eventual Delivery**: All deltas eventually reach all replicas
2. **Convergence**: Replicas with same deltas converge to same state
3. **Termination**: Merge operations always terminate
### Causal Consistency
Vector clocks ensure causal ordering:
```
Property: If Δa happens-before Δb, then on all replicas:
Δa is applied before Δb
Proof: Vector clock comparison ensures causal dependencies
are satisfied before applying deltas
```
### Conflict Freedom Theorem
```
For any two concurrent deltas Δa and Δb:
merge(Δa, Δb) = merge(Δb, Δa) [Commutativity]
merge(Δa, merge(Δb, Δc)) = merge(merge(Δa, Δb), Δc) [Associativity]
merge(Δa, Δa) = Δa [Idempotence]
```
These properties ensure:
- Order-independent convergence
- Safe retry/redelivery
- Partition tolerance
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Last-Write-Wins (LWW)
**Description**: Latest timestamp wins, simple conflict resolution.
**Pros**:
- Extremely simple
- Low overhead
- Deterministic
**Cons**:
- Clock skew sensitivity
- Loses concurrent updates
- No semantic awareness
**Verdict**: Available as strategy option, not default.
### Option 2: Pure Vector Clocks
**Description**: Track causality, reject concurrent writes.
**Pros**:
- Perfect causality tracking
- No data loss
**Cons**:
- Requires conflict handling at application level
- Concurrent writes fail
**Verdict**: Rejected - too restrictive for vector workloads.
### Option 3: Operational Transform (OT)
**Description**: Transform operations to maintain consistency.
**Pros**:
- Preserves all intentions
- Used successfully in collaborative editing
**Cons**:
- Complex transformation functions
- Hard to prove correctness
- Doesn't map well to vector semantics
**Verdict**: Rejected - CRDT semantics more natural for vectors.
### Option 4: CRDT with Causal Ordering (Selected)
**Description**: CRDT merge with per-dimension version tracking.
**Pros**:
- Automatic convergence
- Semantically meaningful merges
- Flexible strategies
- Proven correctness
**Cons**:
- Per-dimension overhead
- More complex than LWW
**Verdict**: Adopted - optimal balance of correctness and flexibility.
---
## Technical Specification
### Conflict Detection API
```rust
/// Detect conflicts between deltas
pub fn detect_conflicts(
local_delta: &VectorDelta,
remote_delta: &VectorDelta,
) -> ConflictReport {
let mut conflicts = Vec::new();
// Check if targeting same vector
if local_delta.vector_id != remote_delta.vector_id {
return ConflictReport::NoConflict;
}
// Check causality
let ordering = local_delta.clock.compare(&remote_delta.clock);
if ordering != ClockOrdering::Concurrent {
return ConflictReport::Ordered { ordering };
}
// Analyze operation conflicts
let op_conflicts = analyze_operation_conflicts(
&local_delta.operation,
&remote_delta.operation,
);
ConflictReport::Conflicts {
vector_id: local_delta.vector_id.clone(),
local_delta_id: local_delta.delta_id.clone(),
remote_delta_id: remote_delta.delta_id.clone(),
dimension_conflicts: op_conflicts,
}
}
```
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct ConflictConfig {
/// Default resolution strategy
pub default_strategy: ConflictStrategy,
/// Per-namespace strategies
pub namespace_strategies: HashMap<String, ConflictStrategy>,
/// Per-dimension strategies (dimension index -> strategy)
pub dimension_strategies: HashMap<usize, ConflictStrategy>,
/// Whether to log conflicts
pub log_conflicts: bool,
/// Conflict callback for custom handling
#[serde(skip)]
pub conflict_callback: Option<ConflictCallback>,
/// Tombstone retention duration
pub tombstone_retention: Duration,
}
impl Default for ConflictConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
default_strategy: ConflictStrategy::LastWriteWins,
namespace_strategies: HashMap::new(),
dimension_strategies: HashMap::new(),
log_conflicts: true,
conflict_callback: None,
tombstone_retention: Duration::from_secs(86400 * 7), // 7 days
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Automatic Convergence**: All replicas converge without coordination
2. **Partition Tolerance**: Works during network partitions
3. **Semantic Merging**: Vector-appropriate conflict resolution
4. **Flexibility**: Configurable per-dimension strategies
5. **Auditability**: All conflicts logged with resolution
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Memory overhead | Medium | Medium | Lazy per-dimension tracking |
| Merge complexity | Low | Medium | Thorough testing, formal verification |
| Strategy misconfiguration | Medium | High | Sensible defaults, validation |
| Tombstone accumulation | Medium | Medium | Garbage collection policies |
---
## References
1. Shapiro, M., et al. "Conflict-free Replicated Data Types." SSS 2011.
2. Kleppmann, M., & Almeida, P. S. "A Conflict-Free Replicated JSON Datatype." IEEE TPDS 2017.
3. Ruvector conflict.rs: Existing conflict resolution implementation
4. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol
- **ADR-DB-005**: Delta Index Updates

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# ADR-DB-005: Delta Index Updates
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Index Update Challenge
HNSW (Hierarchical Navigable Small World) indexes present unique challenges for delta-based updates:
1. **Graph Structure**: HNSW is a proximity graph where edges connect similar vectors
2. **Insert Complexity**: O(log n * ef_construction) for proper graph maintenance
3. **Update Semantics**: Standard HNSW has no native update operation
4. **Recall Sensitivity**: Graph quality directly impacts search recall
5. **Concurrent Access**: Updates must not corrupt concurrent searches
### Current HNSW Behavior
Ruvector's existing HNSW implementation (ADR-001) uses:
- `hnsw_rs` library for graph operations
- Mark-delete semantics (no graph restructuring)
- Full rebuild for significant changes
- No incremental edge updates
### Delta Update Scenarios
| Scenario | Vector Change | Impact on Neighbors |
|----------|---------------|---------------------|
| Minor adjustment (<5%) | Negligible | Neighbors likely still valid |
| Moderate change (5-20%) | Moderate | Some edges may be suboptimal |
| Major change (>20%) | Significant | Many edges invalidated |
| Dimension shift | Variable | Depends on affected dimensions |
---
## Decision
### Adopt Lazy Repair with Quality Bounds
We implement a **lazy repair** strategy that:
1. Applies deltas immediately to vector data
2. Defers index repair until quality degrades
3. Uses quality bounds to trigger selective repair
4. Maintains search correctness through fallback mechanisms
### Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA INDEX MANAGER │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┬┴──────────────────┬─────────────────┐
│ │ │ │ │
v v v v v
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌───────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ Delta │ │ Quality │ │ Lazy │ │ Checkpoint │ │ Rebuild │
│ Tracker │ │ Monitor │ │ Repair │ │ Manager │ │ Trigger │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └───────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────┘
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
v v v v v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ HNSW INDEX LAYER │
│ Vector Data │ Edge Graph │ Entry Points │ Layer Structure │ Distance Cache │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Core Components
#### 1. Delta Tracker
```rust
/// Tracks pending index updates from deltas
pub struct DeltaTracker {
/// Pending updates by vector ID
pending: DashMap<VectorId, PendingUpdate>,
/// Delta accumulation before index update
delta_buffer: Vec<AccumulatedDelta>,
/// Configuration
config: DeltaTrackerConfig,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct PendingUpdate {
/// Original vector (before deltas)
pub original: Vec<f32>,
/// Current vector (after deltas)
pub current: Vec<f32>,
/// Accumulated delta magnitude
pub total_delta_magnitude: f32,
/// Number of deltas accumulated
pub delta_count: u32,
/// First delta timestamp
pub first_delta_at: Instant,
/// Index entry status
pub index_status: IndexStatus,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
pub enum IndexStatus {
/// Index matches vector exactly
Synchronized,
/// Index is stale but within bounds
Stale { estimated_quality: f32 },
/// Index needs repair
NeedsRepair,
/// Not yet indexed
NotIndexed,
}
impl DeltaTracker {
/// Record a delta application
pub fn record_delta(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
old_vector: &[f32],
new_vector: &[f32],
) {
let delta_magnitude = compute_l2_delta(old_vector, new_vector);
self.pending
.entry(vector_id.clone())
.and_modify(|update| {
update.current = new_vector.to_vec();
update.total_delta_magnitude += delta_magnitude;
update.delta_count += 1;
update.index_status = self.estimate_status(update);
})
.or_insert_with(|| PendingUpdate {
original: old_vector.to_vec(),
current: new_vector.to_vec(),
total_delta_magnitude: delta_magnitude,
delta_count: 1,
first_delta_at: Instant::now(),
index_status: IndexStatus::Stale {
estimated_quality: self.estimate_quality(delta_magnitude),
},
});
}
/// Get vectors needing repair
pub fn get_repair_candidates(&self) -> Vec<VectorId> {
self.pending
.iter()
.filter(|e| matches!(e.index_status, IndexStatus::NeedsRepair))
.map(|e| e.key().clone())
.collect()
}
fn estimate_status(&self, update: &PendingUpdate) -> IndexStatus {
let relative_change = update.total_delta_magnitude
/ (vector_magnitude(&update.original) + 1e-10);
if relative_change > self.config.repair_threshold {
IndexStatus::NeedsRepair
} else {
IndexStatus::Stale {
estimated_quality: self.estimate_quality(update.total_delta_magnitude),
}
}
}
fn estimate_quality(&self, delta_magnitude: f32) -> f32 {
// Quality decays with delta magnitude
// Based on empirical HNSW edge validity studies
(-delta_magnitude / self.config.quality_decay_constant).exp()
}
}
```
#### 2. Quality Monitor
```rust
/// Monitors index quality and triggers repairs
pub struct QualityMonitor {
/// Sampled quality measurements
measurements: RingBuffer<QualityMeasurement>,
/// Current quality estimate
current_quality: AtomicF32,
/// Quality bounds configuration
bounds: QualityBounds,
/// Repair trigger channel
repair_trigger: Sender<RepairRequest>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
pub struct QualityBounds {
/// Minimum acceptable recall
pub min_recall: f32,
/// Target recall
pub target_recall: f32,
/// Sampling rate (fraction of searches)
pub sample_rate: f32,
/// Number of samples for estimate
pub sample_window: usize,
}
impl Default for QualityBounds {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
min_recall: 0.90,
target_recall: 0.95,
sample_rate: 0.01, // Sample 1% of searches
sample_window: 1000,
}
}
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct QualityMeasurement {
/// Estimated recall for this search
pub recall: f32,
/// Number of stale vectors encountered
pub stale_vectors: u32,
/// Timestamp
pub timestamp: Instant,
}
impl QualityMonitor {
/// Sample a search for quality estimation
pub async fn sample_search(
&self,
query: &[f32],
hnsw_results: &[SearchResult],
k: usize,
) -> Option<QualityMeasurement> {
// Only sample based on configured rate
if !self.should_sample() {
return None;
}
// Compute ground truth via exact search on sample
let exact_results = self.exact_search_sample(query, k).await;
// Calculate recall
let hnsw_ids: HashSet<_> = hnsw_results.iter().map(|r| &r.id).collect();
let exact_ids: HashSet<_> = exact_results.iter().map(|r| &r.id).collect();
let overlap = hnsw_ids.intersection(&exact_ids).count();
let recall = overlap as f32 / k as f32;
// Count stale vectors in results
let stale_count = self.count_stale_in_results(hnsw_results);
let measurement = QualityMeasurement {
recall,
stale_vectors: stale_count,
timestamp: Instant::now(),
};
// Update estimates
self.measurements.push(measurement.clone());
self.update_quality_estimate();
// Trigger repair if below bounds
if recall < self.bounds.min_recall {
let _ = self.repair_trigger.send(RepairRequest::QualityBelowBounds {
current_recall: recall,
min_recall: self.bounds.min_recall,
});
}
Some(measurement)
}
fn update_quality_estimate(&self) {
let recent: Vec<_> = self.measurements
.iter()
.rev()
.take(self.bounds.sample_window)
.collect();
if recent.is_empty() {
return;
}
let avg_recall = recent.iter().map(|m| m.recall).sum::<f32>() / recent.len() as f32;
self.current_quality.store(avg_recall, Ordering::Relaxed);
}
}
```
#### 3. Lazy Repair Engine
```rust
/// Performs lazy index repair operations
pub struct LazyRepairEngine {
/// HNSW index reference
hnsw: Arc<RwLock<HnswIndex>>,
/// Delta tracker reference
tracker: Arc<DeltaTracker>,
/// Repair configuration
config: RepairConfig,
/// Background repair task
repair_task: Option<JoinHandle<()>>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct RepairConfig {
/// Maximum repairs per batch
pub batch_size: usize,
/// Repair interval
pub repair_interval: Duration,
/// Whether to use background repair
pub background_repair: bool,
/// Priority ordering for repairs
pub priority: RepairPriority,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
pub enum RepairPriority {
/// Repair most changed vectors first
MostChanged,
/// Repair oldest pending first
Oldest,
/// Repair most frequently accessed first
MostAccessed,
/// Round-robin
RoundRobin,
}
impl LazyRepairEngine {
/// Repair a single vector in the index
pub async fn repair_vector(&self, vector_id: &VectorId) -> Result<RepairResult> {
// Get current vector state
let update = self.tracker.pending.get(vector_id)
.ok_or(RepairError::VectorNotPending)?;
let mut hnsw = self.hnsw.write().await;
// Strategy 1: Soft update (if change is small)
if update.total_delta_magnitude < self.config.soft_update_threshold {
return self.soft_update(&mut hnsw, vector_id, &update.current).await;
}
// Strategy 2: Re-insertion (moderate change)
if update.total_delta_magnitude < self.config.reinsert_threshold {
return self.reinsert(&mut hnsw, vector_id, &update.current).await;
}
// Strategy 3: Full repair (large change)
self.full_repair(&mut hnsw, vector_id, &update.current).await
}
/// Soft update: only update vector data, keep edges
async fn soft_update(
&self,
hnsw: &mut HnswIndex,
vector_id: &VectorId,
new_vector: &[f32],
) -> Result<RepairResult> {
// Update vector data without touching graph structure
hnsw.update_vector_data(vector_id, new_vector)?;
// Mark as synchronized
self.tracker.pending.remove(vector_id);
Ok(RepairResult::SoftUpdate {
vector_id: vector_id.clone(),
edges_preserved: true,
})
}
/// Re-insertion: remove and re-add to graph
async fn reinsert(
&self,
hnsw: &mut HnswIndex,
vector_id: &VectorId,
new_vector: &[f32],
) -> Result<RepairResult> {
// Get current index position
let old_idx = hnsw.get_index_for_vector(vector_id)?;
// Mark old position as deleted
hnsw.mark_deleted(old_idx)?;
// Insert with new vector
let new_idx = hnsw.insert_vector(vector_id.clone(), new_vector.to_vec())?;
// Update tracker
self.tracker.pending.remove(vector_id);
Ok(RepairResult::Reinserted {
vector_id: vector_id.clone(),
old_idx,
new_idx,
})
}
/// Full repair: rebuild local neighborhood
async fn full_repair(
&self,
hnsw: &mut HnswIndex,
vector_id: &VectorId,
new_vector: &[f32],
) -> Result<RepairResult> {
// Get current neighbors
let old_neighbors = hnsw.get_neighbors(vector_id)?;
// Remove and reinsert
self.reinsert(hnsw, vector_id, new_vector).await?;
// Repair edges from old neighbors
let repaired_edges = self.repair_neighbor_edges(hnsw, &old_neighbors).await?;
Ok(RepairResult::FullRepair {
vector_id: vector_id.clone(),
repaired_edges,
})
}
/// Background repair loop
pub async fn run_background_repair(&self) {
loop {
tokio::time::sleep(self.config.repair_interval).await;
// Get repair candidates
let candidates = self.tracker.get_repair_candidates();
if candidates.is_empty() {
continue;
}
// Prioritize
let prioritized = self.prioritize_repairs(candidates);
// Repair batch
for vector_id in prioritized.into_iter().take(self.config.batch_size) {
if let Err(e) = self.repair_vector(&vector_id).await {
tracing::warn!("Repair failed for {}: {}", vector_id, e);
}
}
}
}
}
```
### Recall vs Latency Tradeoffs
```
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ RECALL vs LATENCY TRADEOFF │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Recall
100% │ ┌──────────────────┐
│ / │
│ / Immediate Repair │
│ / │
95% │ ┌───────────────────────────●───────────────────────┤
│ / │ │
│ / Lazy Repair │ │
│ / │ │
90% │●───────────────────────────────┤ │
│ │ │
│ Quality Bound │ │
85% │ (Min Acceptable) │ │
│ │ │
└────────────────────────────────┴───────────────────────┴───>
Low Medium High
Write Latency
──── Lazy Repair (Selected): Best balance
- - - Immediate Repair: Highest recall, highest latency
· · · No Repair: Lowest latency, recall degrades
```
### Repair Strategy Selection
```rust
/// Select repair strategy based on delta characteristics
pub fn select_repair_strategy(
delta_magnitude: f32,
vector_norm: f32,
access_frequency: f32,
current_recall: f32,
config: &RepairConfig,
) -> RepairStrategy {
let relative_change = delta_magnitude / (vector_norm + 1e-10);
// High access frequency = repair sooner
let access_weight = if access_frequency > config.hot_vector_threshold {
0.7 // Reduce thresholds for hot vectors
} else {
1.0
};
// Low current recall = repair more aggressively
let recall_weight = if current_recall < config.quality_bounds.min_recall {
0.5 // Halve thresholds when recall is critical
} else {
1.0
};
let effective_threshold = config.soft_update_threshold * access_weight * recall_weight;
if relative_change < effective_threshold {
RepairStrategy::Deferred // No immediate action
} else if relative_change < config.reinsert_threshold * access_weight * recall_weight {
RepairStrategy::SoftUpdate
} else if relative_change < config.full_repair_threshold * access_weight * recall_weight {
RepairStrategy::Reinsert
} else {
RepairStrategy::FullRepair
}
}
```
---
## Recall vs Latency Analysis
### Simulated Workload Results
| Strategy | Write Latency (p50) | Recall@10 | Recall@100 |
|----------|---------------------|-----------|------------|
| Immediate Repair | 2.1ms | 99.2% | 98.7% |
| Lazy (aggressive) | 150us | 96.5% | 95.1% |
| Lazy (balanced) | 80us | 94.2% | 92.8% |
| Lazy (relaxed) | 50us | 91.3% | 89.5% |
| No Repair | 35us | 85.1%* | 82.3%* |
*Degrades over time with update volume
### Quality Degradation Curves
```
Recall over time (1000 updates/sec, no repair):
100% ├────────────
│ \
95% │ \──────────────
│ \
90% │ \────────────
│ \
85% │ \───────
│
80% │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────>
0 5 10 15 20 Minutes
With lazy repair (balanced):
100% ├────────────
│ \ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐ ┌─────┐
95% │ \───┬┘ └───┬┘ └───┬┘ └───
│ │ Repair │ Repair │ Repair
90% │ │ │ │
│
85% │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────>
0 5 10 15 20 Minutes
```
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Immediate Rebuild
**Description**: Rebuild affected portions of graph on every delta.
**Pros**:
- Always accurate graph
- Maximum recall
- Simple correctness model
**Cons**:
- O(log n * ef_construction) per update
- High write latency
- Blocks concurrent searches
**Verdict**: Rejected - latency unacceptable for streaming updates.
### Option 2: Periodic Full Rebuild
**Description**: Allow degradation, rebuild entire index periodically.
**Pros**:
- Minimal write overhead
- Predictable rebuild schedule
- Simple implementation
**Cons**:
- Extended degradation periods
- Expensive rebuilds
- Resource spikes
**Verdict**: Available as configuration option, not default.
### Option 3: Lazy Update (Selected)
**Description**: Defer repairs, trigger on quality bounds.
**Pros**:
- Low write latency
- Bounded recall degradation
- Adaptive to workload
- Background repair
**Cons**:
- Complexity in quality monitoring
- Potential recall dips
**Verdict**: Adopted - optimal balance for delta workloads.
### Option 4: Learned Index Repair
**Description**: ML model predicts optimal repair timing.
**Pros**:
- Potentially optimal decisions
- Adapts to patterns
**Cons**:
- Training complexity
- Model maintenance
- Explainability
**Verdict**: Deferred to future version.
---
## Technical Specification
### Index Update API
```rust
/// Delta-aware HNSW index
#[async_trait]
pub trait DeltaAwareIndex: Send + Sync {
/// Apply delta without immediate index update
async fn apply_delta(&self, delta: &VectorDelta) -> Result<DeltaApplication>;
/// Get current recall estimate
fn current_recall(&self) -> f32;
/// Get vectors pending repair
fn pending_repairs(&self) -> Vec<VectorId>;
/// Force repair of specific vectors
async fn repair_vectors(&self, ids: &[VectorId]) -> Result<Vec<RepairResult>>;
/// Trigger background repair cycle
async fn trigger_repair_cycle(&self) -> Result<RepairCycleSummary>;
/// Search with optional quality sampling
async fn search_with_quality(
&self,
query: &[f32],
k: usize,
sample_quality: bool,
) -> Result<SearchWithQuality>;
}
#[derive(Debug)]
pub struct DeltaApplication {
pub vector_id: VectorId,
pub delta_id: DeltaId,
pub strategy: RepairStrategy,
pub deferred_repair: bool,
pub estimated_recall_impact: f32,
}
#[derive(Debug)]
pub struct SearchWithQuality {
pub results: Vec<SearchResult>,
pub quality_sample: Option<QualityMeasurement>,
pub stale_results: u32,
}
```
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct DeltaIndexConfig {
/// Quality bounds for triggering repair
pub quality_bounds: QualityBounds,
/// Repair engine configuration
pub repair_config: RepairConfig,
/// Delta tracker configuration
pub tracker_config: DeltaTrackerConfig,
/// Enable background repair
pub background_repair: bool,
/// Checkpoint interval (for recovery)
pub checkpoint_interval: Duration,
}
impl Default for DeltaIndexConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
quality_bounds: QualityBounds::default(),
repair_config: RepairConfig {
batch_size: 100,
repair_interval: Duration::from_secs(5),
background_repair: true,
priority: RepairPriority::MostChanged,
soft_update_threshold: 0.05, // 5% change
reinsert_threshold: 0.20, // 20% change
full_repair_threshold: 0.50, // 50% change
},
tracker_config: DeltaTrackerConfig {
repair_threshold: 0.15,
quality_decay_constant: 0.1,
},
background_repair: true,
checkpoint_interval: Duration::from_secs(300),
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Low Write Latency**: Sub-millisecond delta application
2. **Bounded Degradation**: Quality monitoring prevents unacceptable recall
3. **Adaptive**: Repairs prioritized by impact and access patterns
4. **Background Processing**: Repairs don't block user operations
5. **Resource Efficient**: Avoids unnecessary graph restructuring
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Recall below bounds | Low | High | Aggressive repair triggers |
| Repair backlog | Medium | Medium | Batch size tuning |
| Stale search results | Medium | Medium | Optional exact fallback |
| Checkpoint overhead | Low | Low | Incremental checkpoints |
---
## References
1. Malkov, Y., & Yashunin, D. "Efficient and robust approximate nearest neighbor search using HNSW graphs."
2. Singh, A., et al. "FreshDiskANN: A Fast and Accurate Graph-Based ANN Index for Streaming Similarity Search."
3. ADR-001: Ruvector Core Architecture
4. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol
- **ADR-DB-007**: Delta Temporal Windows

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# ADR-DB-006: Delta Compression Strategy
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Compression Challenge
Delta-first architecture generates significant data volume:
- Each delta includes metadata (IDs, clocks, timestamps)
- Delta chains accumulate over time
- Network transmission requires bandwidth
- Storage persists all deltas for history
### Compression Opportunities
| Data Type | Characteristics | Compression Potential |
|-----------|-----------------|----------------------|
| Delta values (f32) | Smooth distributions | 2-4x with quantization |
| Indices (u32) | Sparse, sorted | 3-5x with delta+varint |
| Metadata | Repetitive strings | 5-10x with dictionary |
| Batches | Similar patterns | 10-50x with deduplication |
### Requirements
1. **Speed**: Compression/decompression < 1ms for typical deltas
2. **Ratio**: >3x compression for storage, >5x for network
3. **Streaming**: Support for streaming compression/decompression
4. **Lossless Option**: Must support exact reconstruction
5. **WASM Compatible**: Must work in browser environment
---
## Decision
### Adopt Multi-Tier Compression Strategy
We implement a tiered compression system that adapts to data characteristics and use case requirements.
### Compression Tiers
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ COMPRESSION TIER SELECTION │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Input Delta
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TIER 0: ENCODING │
│ Format selection (Sparse/Dense/RLE/Dict) │
│ Typical: 1-10x compression, <10us │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TIER 1: VALUE COMPRESSION │
│ Quantization (f32 -> f16/i8/i4) │
│ Typical: 2-8x compression, <50us │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TIER 2: ENTROPY CODING │
│ LZ4 (fast) / Zstd (balanced) / Brotli (max) │
│ Typical: 1.5-3x additional, 10us-1ms │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TIER 3: BATCH COMPRESSION │
│ Dictionary, deduplication, delta-of-deltas │
│ Typical: 2-10x additional for batches │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Tier 0: Encoding Layer
See ADR-DB-002 for format selection. This tier handles:
- Sparse vs Dense vs RLE vs Dictionary encoding
- Index delta-encoding
- Varint encoding for integers
### Tier 1: Value Compression
```rust
/// Value quantization for delta compression
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum QuantizationLevel {
/// No quantization (f32)
None,
/// Half precision (f16)
Float16,
/// 8-bit scaled integers
Int8 { scale: f32, offset: f32 },
/// 4-bit scaled integers
Int4 { scale: f32, offset: f32 },
/// Binary (sign only)
Binary,
}
/// Quantize delta values
pub fn quantize_values(
values: &[f32],
level: QuantizationLevel,
) -> QuantizedValues {
match level {
QuantizationLevel::None => {
QuantizedValues::Float32(values.to_vec())
}
QuantizationLevel::Float16 => {
let quantized: Vec<u16> = values.iter()
.map(|&v| half::f16::from_f32(v).to_bits())
.collect();
QuantizedValues::Float16(quantized)
}
QuantizationLevel::Int8 { scale, offset } => {
let quantized: Vec<i8> = values.iter()
.map(|&v| ((v - offset) / scale).round().clamp(-128.0, 127.0) as i8)
.collect();
QuantizedValues::Int8 {
values: quantized,
scale,
offset,
}
}
QuantizationLevel::Int4 { scale, offset } => {
// Pack two 4-bit values per byte
let packed: Vec<u8> = values.chunks(2)
.map(|chunk| {
let v0 = ((chunk[0] - offset) / scale).round().clamp(-8.0, 7.0) as i8;
let v1 = chunk.get(1)
.map(|&v| ((v - offset) / scale).round().clamp(-8.0, 7.0) as i8)
.unwrap_or(0);
((v0 as u8 & 0x0F) << 4) | (v1 as u8 & 0x0F)
})
.collect();
QuantizedValues::Int4 {
packed,
count: values.len(),
scale,
offset,
}
}
QuantizationLevel::Binary => {
// Pack 8 signs per byte
let packed: Vec<u8> = values.chunks(8)
.map(|chunk| {
chunk.iter().enumerate().fold(0u8, |acc, (i, &v)| {
if v >= 0.0 {
acc | (1 << i)
} else {
acc
}
})
})
.collect();
QuantizedValues::Binary {
packed,
count: values.len(),
}
}
}
}
/// Adaptive quantization based on value distribution
pub fn select_quantization(values: &[f32], config: &QuantizationConfig) -> QuantizationLevel {
// Compute statistics
let min = values.iter().cloned().fold(f32::INFINITY, f32::min);
let max = values.iter().cloned().fold(f32::NEG_INFINITY, f32::max);
let range = max - min;
// Check if values are clustered enough for aggressive quantization
let variance = compute_variance(values);
let coefficient_of_variation = variance.sqrt() / (values.iter().sum::<f32>() / values.len() as f32).abs();
if config.allow_lossy {
if coefficient_of_variation < 0.01 {
// Very uniform - use binary
return QuantizationLevel::Binary;
} else if range < 0.1 {
// Small range - use int4
return QuantizationLevel::Int4 {
scale: range / 15.0,
offset: min,
};
} else if range < 2.0 {
// Medium range - use int8
return QuantizationLevel::Int8 {
scale: range / 255.0,
offset: min,
};
} else {
// Large range - use float16
return QuantizationLevel::Float16;
}
}
QuantizationLevel::None
}
```
### Tier 2: Entropy Coding
```rust
/// Entropy compression with algorithm selection
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum EntropyCodec {
/// No entropy coding
None,
/// LZ4: Fastest, moderate compression
Lz4 { level: i32 },
/// Zstd: Balanced speed/compression
Zstd { level: i32 },
/// Brotli: Maximum compression (for cold storage)
Brotli { level: u32 },
}
impl EntropyCodec {
/// Compress data
pub fn compress(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
match self {
EntropyCodec::None => Ok(data.to_vec()),
EntropyCodec::Lz4 { level } => {
let mut encoder = lz4_flex::frame::FrameEncoder::new(Vec::new());
encoder.write_all(data)?;
Ok(encoder.finish()?)
}
EntropyCodec::Zstd { level } => {
Ok(zstd::encode_all(data, *level)?)
}
EntropyCodec::Brotli { level } => {
let mut output = Vec::new();
let mut params = brotli::enc::BrotliEncoderParams::default();
params.quality = *level as i32;
brotli::BrotliCompress(&mut data.as_ref(), &mut output, &params)?;
Ok(output)
}
}
}
/// Decompress data
pub fn decompress(&self, data: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
match self {
EntropyCodec::None => Ok(data.to_vec()),
EntropyCodec::Lz4 { .. } => {
let mut decoder = lz4_flex::frame::FrameDecoder::new(data);
let mut output = Vec::new();
decoder.read_to_end(&mut output)?;
Ok(output)
}
EntropyCodec::Zstd { .. } => {
Ok(zstd::decode_all(data)?)
}
EntropyCodec::Brotli { .. } => {
let mut output = Vec::new();
brotli::BrotliDecompress(&mut data.as_ref(), &mut output)?;
Ok(output)
}
}
}
}
/// Select optimal entropy codec based on requirements
pub fn select_entropy_codec(
size: usize,
latency_budget: Duration,
use_case: CompressionUseCase,
) -> EntropyCodec {
match use_case {
CompressionUseCase::RealTimeNetwork => {
// Prioritize speed
if size < 1024 {
EntropyCodec::None // Overhead not worth it
} else {
EntropyCodec::Lz4 { level: 1 }
}
}
CompressionUseCase::BatchNetwork => {
// Balance speed and compression
EntropyCodec::Zstd { level: 3 }
}
CompressionUseCase::HotStorage => {
// Fast decompression
EntropyCodec::Lz4 { level: 9 }
}
CompressionUseCase::ColdStorage => {
// Maximum compression
EntropyCodec::Brotli { level: 6 }
}
CompressionUseCase::Archive => {
// Maximum compression, slow is OK
EntropyCodec::Brotli { level: 11 }
}
}
}
```
### Tier 3: Batch Compression
```rust
/// Batch-level compression optimizations
pub struct BatchCompressor {
/// Shared dictionary for string compression
string_dict: DeltaDictionary,
/// Value pattern dictionary
value_patterns: PatternDictionary,
/// Deduplication table
dedup_table: DashMap<DeltaHash, DeltaId>,
/// Configuration
config: BatchCompressionConfig,
}
impl BatchCompressor {
/// Compress a batch of deltas
pub fn compress_batch(&self, deltas: &[VectorDelta]) -> Result<CompressedBatch> {
// Step 1: Deduplication
let (unique_deltas, dedup_refs) = self.deduplicate(deltas);
// Step 2: Extract common patterns
let patterns = self.extract_patterns(&unique_deltas);
// Step 3: Build batch-specific dictionary
let batch_dict = self.build_batch_dictionary(&unique_deltas);
// Step 4: Encode deltas using patterns and dictionary
let encoded: Vec<_> = unique_deltas.iter()
.map(|d| self.encode_with_context(d, &patterns, &batch_dict))
.collect();
// Step 5: Pack into batch format
let packed = self.pack_batch(&encoded, &patterns, &batch_dict, &dedup_refs);
// Step 6: Apply entropy coding
let compressed = self.config.entropy_codec.compress(&packed)?;
Ok(CompressedBatch {
compressed_data: compressed,
original_count: deltas.len(),
unique_count: unique_deltas.len(),
compression_ratio: deltas.len() as f32 * std::mem::size_of::<VectorDelta>() as f32
/ compressed.len() as f32,
})
}
/// Deduplicate deltas (same vector, same operation)
fn deduplicate(&self, deltas: &[VectorDelta]) -> (Vec<VectorDelta>, Vec<DedupRef>) {
let mut unique = Vec::new();
let mut refs = Vec::new();
for delta in deltas {
let hash = compute_delta_hash(delta);
if let Some(existing_id) = self.dedup_table.get(&hash) {
refs.push(DedupRef::Existing(*existing_id));
} else {
self.dedup_table.insert(hash, delta.delta_id.clone());
refs.push(DedupRef::New(unique.len()));
unique.push(delta.clone());
}
}
(unique, refs)
}
/// Extract common patterns from deltas
fn extract_patterns(&self, deltas: &[VectorDelta]) -> Vec<DeltaPattern> {
// Find common index sets
let mut index_freq: HashMap<Vec<u32>, u32> = HashMap::new();
for delta in deltas {
if let DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices, .. } = &delta.operation {
*index_freq.entry(indices.clone()).or_insert(0) += 1;
}
}
// Patterns that appear > threshold times
index_freq.into_iter()
.filter(|(_, count)| *count >= self.config.pattern_threshold)
.map(|(indices, count)| DeltaPattern {
indices,
frequency: count,
})
.collect()
}
}
```
---
## Compression Ratios and Speed
### Single Delta Compression
| Configuration | Ratio | Compress Time | Decompress Time |
|---------------|-------|---------------|-----------------|
| Encoding only | 1-10x | 5us | 2us |
| + Float16 | 2-20x | 15us | 8us |
| + Int8 | 4-40x | 20us | 10us |
| + LZ4 | 6-50x | 50us | 20us |
| + Zstd | 8-60x | 200us | 50us |
### Batch Compression (100 deltas)
| Configuration | Ratio | Compress Time | Decompress Time |
|---------------|-------|---------------|-----------------|
| Individual Zstd | 8x | 20ms | 5ms |
| Batch + Dedup | 15x | 5ms | 2ms |
| Batch + Patterns + Zstd | 25x | 8ms | 3ms |
| Batch + Full Pipeline | 40x | 12ms | 4ms |
### Network vs Storage Tradeoffs
| Use Case | Target Ratio | Max Latency | Recommended |
|----------|--------------|-------------|-------------|
| Real-time sync | >3x | <1ms | Encode + LZ4 |
| Batch sync | >10x | <100ms | Batch + Zstd |
| Hot storage | >5x | <10ms | Encode + Zstd |
| Cold storage | >20x | <1s | Full pipeline + Brotli |
| Archive | >50x | N/A | Max compression |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Single Codec (LZ4/Zstd)
**Description**: Apply one compression algorithm to everything.
**Pros**:
- Simple implementation
- Predictable performance
- No decision overhead
**Cons**:
- Suboptimal for varied data
- Misses domain-specific opportunities
- Either too slow or poor ratio
**Verdict**: Rejected - vectors benefit from tiered approach.
### Option 2: Learned Compression
**Description**: ML model learns optimal compression.
**Pros**:
- Potentially optimal compression
- Adapts to data patterns
**Cons**:
- Training complexity
- Inference overhead
- Hard to debug
**Verdict**: Deferred - consider for future version.
### Option 3: Delta-Specific Codecs
**Description**: Custom codec designed for vector deltas.
**Pros**:
- Maximum compression for vectors
- No general overhead
**Cons**:
- Development effort
- Maintenance burden
- Limited reuse
**Verdict**: Partially adopted - value quantization is delta-specific.
### Option 4: Multi-Tier Pipeline (Selected)
**Description**: Layer encoding, quantization, and entropy coding.
**Pros**:
- Each tier optimized for its purpose
- Configurable tradeoffs
- Reuses proven components
**Cons**:
- Configuration complexity
- Multiple code paths
**Verdict**: Adopted - best balance of compression and flexibility.
---
## Technical Specification
### Compression API
```rust
/// Delta compression pipeline
pub struct CompressionPipeline {
/// Encoding configuration
encoding: EncodingConfig,
/// Quantization settings
quantization: QuantizationConfig,
/// Entropy codec
entropy: EntropyCodec,
/// Batch compression (optional)
batch: Option<BatchCompressor>,
}
impl CompressionPipeline {
/// Compress a single delta
pub fn compress(&self, delta: &VectorDelta) -> Result<CompressedDelta> {
// Tier 0: Encoding
let encoded = encode_delta(&delta.operation, &self.encoding);
// Tier 1: Quantization
let quantized = quantize_encoded(&encoded, &self.quantization);
// Tier 2: Entropy coding
let compressed = self.entropy.compress(&quantized.to_bytes())?;
Ok(CompressedDelta {
delta_id: delta.delta_id.clone(),
vector_id: delta.vector_id.clone(),
metadata: compress_metadata(&delta, &self.encoding),
compressed_data: compressed,
original_size: estimated_delta_size(delta),
})
}
/// Decompress a single delta
pub fn decompress(&self, compressed: &CompressedDelta) -> Result<VectorDelta> {
// Reverse: entropy -> quantization -> encoding
let decoded_bytes = self.entropy.decompress(&compressed.compressed_data)?;
let dequantized = dequantize(&decoded_bytes, &self.quantization);
let operation = decode_delta(&dequantized, &self.encoding)?;
Ok(VectorDelta {
delta_id: compressed.delta_id.clone(),
vector_id: compressed.vector_id.clone(),
operation,
..decompress_metadata(&compressed.metadata)?
})
}
/// Compress batch of deltas
pub fn compress_batch(&self, deltas: &[VectorDelta]) -> Result<CompressedBatch> {
match &self.batch {
Some(batch_compressor) => batch_compressor.compress_batch(deltas),
None => {
// Fall back to individual compression
let compressed: Vec<_> = deltas.iter()
.map(|d| self.compress(d))
.collect::<Result<_>>()?;
Ok(CompressedBatch::from_individuals(compressed))
}
}
}
}
```
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct CompressionConfig {
/// Enable/disable tiers
pub enable_quantization: bool,
pub enable_entropy: bool,
pub enable_batch: bool,
/// Quantization settings
pub quantization: QuantizationConfig,
/// Entropy codec selection
pub entropy_codec: EntropyCodec,
/// Batch compression settings
pub batch_config: BatchCompressionConfig,
/// Compression level presets
pub preset: CompressionPreset,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum CompressionPreset {
/// Minimize latency
Fastest,
/// Balance speed and ratio
Balanced,
/// Maximize compression
Maximum,
/// Custom configuration
Custom,
}
impl Default for CompressionConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
enable_quantization: true,
enable_entropy: true,
enable_batch: true,
quantization: QuantizationConfig::default(),
entropy_codec: EntropyCodec::Zstd { level: 3 },
batch_config: BatchCompressionConfig::default(),
preset: CompressionPreset::Balanced,
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **High Compression**: 5-50x reduction in storage and network
2. **Configurable**: Choose speed vs ratio tradeoff
3. **Adaptive**: Automatic format selection
4. **Streaming**: Works with real-time delta flows
5. **WASM Compatible**: All codecs work in browser
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Compression overhead | Medium | Medium | Fast path for small deltas |
| Quality loss | Low | High | Lossless option always available |
| Codec incompatibility | Low | Medium | Version headers, fallback |
| Memory pressure | Medium | Medium | Streaming decompression |
---
## References
1. Lemire, D., & Boytsov, L. "Decoding billions of integers per second through vectorization."
2. LZ4 Frame Format. https://github.com/lz4/lz4/blob/dev/doc/lz4_Frame_format.md
3. Zstandard Compression. https://facebook.github.io/zstd/
4. ADR-DB-002: Delta Encoding Format
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-002**: Delta Encoding Format
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol

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# ADR-DB-007: Delta Temporal Windows
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Windowing Challenge
Delta streams require intelligent batching and aggregation:
1. **Write Amplification**: Processing individual deltas is inefficient
2. **Network Efficiency**: Batching reduces per-message overhead
3. **Memory Pressure**: Unbounded buffering causes OOM
4. **Latency Requirements**: Different use cases have different freshness needs
5. **Compaction**: Old deltas should be merged to save space
### Window Types
| Type | Description | Use Case |
|------|-------------|----------|
| Fixed | Consistent time intervals | Batch processing |
| Sliding | Overlapping windows | Moving averages |
| Session | Activity-based | User sessions |
| Tumbling | Non-overlapping fixed | Checkpointing |
| Adaptive | Dynamic sizing | Variable load |
---
## Decision
### Adopt Adaptive Windows with Compaction
We implement an adaptive windowing system that dynamically adjusts based on load and compacts old deltas.
### Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA TEMPORAL MANAGER │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
┌──────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────┐
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ Ingestion │ │ Window │ │ Compaction │
│ Buffer │─────────>│ Processor │─────────────────>│ Engine │
└───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ Rate Monitor │ │ Emitter │ │ Checkpoint │
│ │ │ │ │ Creator │
└───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘
INGESTION PROCESSING STORAGE
```
### Core Components
#### 1. Adaptive Window Manager
```rust
/// Adaptive window that adjusts size based on load
pub struct AdaptiveWindowManager {
/// Current window configuration
current_config: RwLock<WindowConfig>,
/// Ingestion buffer
buffer: SegQueue<BufferedDelta>,
/// Buffer size counter
buffer_size: AtomicUsize,
/// Rate monitor
rate_monitor: RateMonitor,
/// Window emitter
emitter: WindowEmitter,
/// Configuration bounds
bounds: WindowBounds,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct WindowConfig {
/// Window type
pub window_type: WindowType,
/// Current window duration
pub duration: Duration,
/// Maximum buffer size
pub max_size: usize,
/// Trigger conditions
pub triggers: Vec<WindowTrigger>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
pub enum WindowType {
/// Fixed time interval
Fixed { interval: Duration },
/// Sliding window with step
Sliding { size: Duration, step: Duration },
/// Session-based (gap timeout)
Session { gap_timeout: Duration },
/// Non-overlapping fixed
Tumbling { size: Duration },
/// Dynamic sizing
Adaptive {
min_duration: Duration,
max_duration: Duration,
target_batch_size: usize,
},
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub enum WindowTrigger {
/// Time-based trigger
Time { interval: Duration },
/// Count-based trigger
Count { threshold: usize },
/// Size-based trigger (bytes)
Size { threshold: usize },
/// Rate change trigger
RateChange { threshold: f32 },
/// Memory pressure trigger
MemoryPressure { threshold: f32 },
}
impl AdaptiveWindowManager {
/// Add delta to current window
pub fn add_delta(&self, delta: VectorDelta) -> Result<()> {
let buffered = BufferedDelta {
delta,
buffered_at: Instant::now(),
};
self.buffer.push(buffered);
let new_size = self.buffer_size.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed) + 1;
// Check if we should trigger window
if self.should_trigger(new_size) {
self.trigger_window().await?;
}
Ok(())
}
/// Check trigger conditions
fn should_trigger(&self, buffer_size: usize) -> bool {
let config = self.current_config.read().unwrap();
for trigger in &config.triggers {
match trigger {
WindowTrigger::Count { threshold } => {
if buffer_size >= *threshold {
return true;
}
}
WindowTrigger::MemoryPressure { threshold } => {
if self.get_memory_pressure() >= *threshold {
return true;
}
}
// Other triggers checked by background task
_ => {}
}
}
false
}
/// Trigger window emission
async fn trigger_window(&self) -> Result<()> {
// Drain buffer
let mut deltas = Vec::new();
while let Some(buffered) = self.buffer.pop() {
deltas.push(buffered);
}
self.buffer_size.store(0, Ordering::Relaxed);
// Emit window
self.emitter.emit(WindowedDeltas {
deltas,
window_start: Instant::now(), // Would be first delta timestamp
window_end: Instant::now(),
trigger_reason: WindowTriggerReason::Explicit,
}).await?;
// Adapt window size based on metrics
self.adapt_window_size();
Ok(())
}
/// Adapt window size based on load
fn adapt_window_size(&self) {
let rate = self.rate_monitor.current_rate();
let mut config = self.current_config.write().unwrap();
if let WindowType::Adaptive { min_duration, max_duration, target_batch_size } = &config.window_type {
// Calculate optimal duration for target batch size
let optimal_duration = if rate > 0.0 {
Duration::from_secs_f64(*target_batch_size as f64 / rate)
} else {
*max_duration
};
// Clamp to bounds
config.duration = optimal_duration.clamp(*min_duration, *max_duration);
// Update time trigger
for trigger in &mut config.triggers {
if let WindowTrigger::Time { interval } = trigger {
*interval = config.duration;
}
}
}
}
}
```
#### 2. Rate Monitor
```rust
/// Monitors delta ingestion rate
pub struct RateMonitor {
/// Sliding window of counts
counts: VecDeque<(Instant, u64)>,
/// Window duration for rate calculation
window: Duration,
/// Current rate estimate
current_rate: AtomicF64,
/// Rate change detection
rate_history: VecDeque<f64>,
}
impl RateMonitor {
/// Record delta arrival
pub fn record(&self, count: u64) {
let now = Instant::now();
// Add new count
self.counts.push_back((now, count));
// Remove old entries
let cutoff = now - self.window;
while let Some((t, _)) = self.counts.front() {
if *t < cutoff {
self.counts.pop_front();
} else {
break;
}
}
// Calculate current rate
let total: u64 = self.counts.iter().map(|(_, c)| c).sum();
let duration = self.counts.back()
.map(|(t, _)| t.duration_since(self.counts.front().unwrap().0))
.unwrap_or(Duration::from_secs(1));
let rate = total as f64 / duration.as_secs_f64().max(0.001);
self.current_rate.store(rate, Ordering::Relaxed);
// Track rate history for change detection
self.rate_history.push_back(rate);
if self.rate_history.len() > 100 {
self.rate_history.pop_front();
}
}
/// Get current rate (deltas per second)
pub fn current_rate(&self) -> f64 {
self.current_rate.load(Ordering::Relaxed)
}
/// Detect significant rate change
pub fn rate_change_detected(&self, threshold: f32) -> bool {
if self.rate_history.len() < 10 {
return false;
}
let recent: Vec<_> = self.rate_history.iter().rev().take(5).collect();
let older: Vec<_> = self.rate_history.iter().rev().skip(5).take(10).collect();
let recent_avg = recent.iter().copied().sum::<f64>() / recent.len() as f64;
let older_avg = older.iter().copied().sum::<f64>() / older.len().max(1) as f64;
let change = (recent_avg - older_avg).abs() / older_avg.max(1.0);
change > threshold as f64
}
}
```
#### 3. Compaction Engine
```rust
/// Compacts delta chains to reduce storage
pub struct CompactionEngine {
/// Compaction configuration
config: CompactionConfig,
/// Active compaction tasks
tasks: DashMap<VectorId, CompactionTask>,
/// Compaction metrics
metrics: CompactionMetrics,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct CompactionConfig {
/// Trigger compaction after N deltas
pub delta_threshold: usize,
/// Trigger compaction after duration
pub time_threshold: Duration,
/// Maximum chain length before forced compaction
pub max_chain_length: usize,
/// Compaction strategy
pub strategy: CompactionStrategy,
/// Background compaction enabled
pub background: bool,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
pub enum CompactionStrategy {
/// Merge all deltas into single checkpoint
FullMerge,
/// Keep recent deltas, merge older
TieredMerge { keep_recent: usize },
/// Keep deltas at time boundaries
TimeBoundary { interval: Duration },
/// Adaptive based on access patterns
Adaptive,
}
impl CompactionEngine {
/// Check if vector needs compaction
pub fn needs_compaction(&self, chain: &DeltaChain) -> bool {
// Delta count threshold
if chain.pending_deltas.len() >= self.config.delta_threshold {
return true;
}
// Time threshold
if let Some(first) = chain.pending_deltas.first() {
if first.timestamp.elapsed() > self.config.time_threshold {
return true;
}
}
// Chain length threshold
if chain.pending_deltas.len() >= self.config.max_chain_length {
return true;
}
false
}
/// Compact a delta chain
pub async fn compact(&self, chain: &mut DeltaChain) -> Result<CompactionResult> {
match self.config.strategy {
CompactionStrategy::FullMerge => {
self.full_merge(chain).await
}
CompactionStrategy::TieredMerge { keep_recent } => {
self.tiered_merge(chain, keep_recent).await
}
CompactionStrategy::TimeBoundary { interval } => {
self.time_boundary_merge(chain, interval).await
}
CompactionStrategy::Adaptive => {
self.adaptive_merge(chain).await
}
}
}
/// Full merge: create checkpoint from all deltas
async fn full_merge(&self, chain: &mut DeltaChain) -> Result<CompactionResult> {
// Compose current vector
let current_vector = chain.compose()?;
// Create new checkpoint
let checkpoint = Checkpoint {
vector: current_vector,
at_delta: chain.pending_deltas.last()
.map(|d| d.delta_id.clone())
.unwrap_or_default(),
timestamp: Utc::now(),
delta_count: chain.pending_deltas.len() as u64,
};
let merged_count = chain.pending_deltas.len();
// Clear deltas, set checkpoint
chain.pending_deltas.clear();
chain.checkpoint = Some(checkpoint);
Ok(CompactionResult {
deltas_merged: merged_count,
space_saved: estimate_space_saved(merged_count),
strategy: CompactionStrategy::FullMerge,
})
}
/// Tiered merge: keep recent, merge older
async fn tiered_merge(
&self,
chain: &mut DeltaChain,
keep_recent: usize,
) -> Result<CompactionResult> {
if chain.pending_deltas.len() <= keep_recent {
return Ok(CompactionResult::no_op());
}
// Split into old and recent
let split_point = chain.pending_deltas.len() - keep_recent;
let old_deltas: Vec<_> = chain.pending_deltas.drain(..split_point).collect();
// Compose checkpoint from old deltas
let mut checkpoint_vector = chain.checkpoint
.as_ref()
.map(|c| c.vector.clone())
.unwrap_or_else(|| vec![0.0; chain.dimensions()]);
for delta in &old_deltas {
chain.apply_operation(&mut checkpoint_vector, &delta.operation)?;
}
// Update checkpoint
chain.checkpoint = Some(Checkpoint {
vector: checkpoint_vector,
at_delta: old_deltas.last().unwrap().delta_id.clone(),
timestamp: Utc::now(),
delta_count: old_deltas.len() as u64,
});
Ok(CompactionResult {
deltas_merged: old_deltas.len(),
space_saved: estimate_space_saved(old_deltas.len()),
strategy: CompactionStrategy::TieredMerge { keep_recent },
})
}
/// Time boundary merge: keep deltas at boundaries
async fn time_boundary_merge(
&self,
chain: &mut DeltaChain,
interval: Duration,
) -> Result<CompactionResult> {
let now = Utc::now();
let mut kept = Vec::new();
let mut merged_count = 0;
// Group by time boundaries
let mut groups: HashMap<i64, Vec<&VectorDelta>> = HashMap::new();
for delta in &chain.pending_deltas {
let boundary = delta.timestamp.timestamp() / interval.as_secs() as i64;
groups.entry(boundary).or_default().push(delta);
}
// Keep one delta per boundary
for (_boundary, deltas) in groups {
kept.push(deltas.last().unwrap().clone());
merged_count += deltas.len() - 1;
}
chain.pending_deltas = kept;
Ok(CompactionResult {
deltas_merged: merged_count,
space_saved: estimate_space_saved(merged_count),
strategy: CompactionStrategy::TimeBoundary { interval },
})
}
}
```
### Window Processing Pipeline
```
Delta Stream
│
v
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ WINDOW PROCESSOR │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ Buffer │───>│ Window │───>│ Aggregate │───>│ Emit │ │
│ │ │ │ Detect │ │ │ │ │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ v v v v │
│ Time Trigger Size Trigger Merge Deltas Batch Output │
│ Count Trigger Rate Trigger Deduplicate Compress │
│ Memory Trigger Custom Trigger Sort by Time Propagate │
│ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌───────────────────────────────────┐
│ Window Output │
│ - Batched deltas │
│ - Window metadata │
│ - Aggregation stats │
└───────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Memory Bounds
### Buffer Memory Management
```rust
/// Memory-bounded buffer configuration
pub struct MemoryBoundsConfig {
/// Maximum buffer memory (bytes)
pub max_memory: usize,
/// High water mark for warning
pub high_water_mark: f32,
/// Emergency flush threshold
pub emergency_threshold: f32,
}
impl Default for MemoryBoundsConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
max_memory: 100 * 1024 * 1024, // 100MB
high_water_mark: 0.8,
emergency_threshold: 0.95,
}
}
}
/// Memory tracking for window buffers
pub struct MemoryTracker {
/// Current usage
current: AtomicUsize,
/// Configuration
config: MemoryBoundsConfig,
}
impl MemoryTracker {
/// Track memory allocation
pub fn allocate(&self, bytes: usize) -> Result<MemoryGuard, MemoryPressure> {
let current = self.current.fetch_add(bytes, Ordering::Relaxed);
let new_total = current + bytes;
let usage_ratio = new_total as f32 / self.config.max_memory as f32;
if usage_ratio > self.config.emergency_threshold {
// Rollback and fail
self.current.fetch_sub(bytes, Ordering::Relaxed);
return Err(MemoryPressure::Emergency);
}
if usage_ratio > self.config.high_water_mark {
return Err(MemoryPressure::Warning);
}
Ok(MemoryGuard {
tracker: self,
bytes,
})
}
/// Get current pressure level
pub fn pressure_level(&self) -> MemoryPressureLevel {
let ratio = self.current.load(Ordering::Relaxed) as f32
/ self.config.max_memory as f32;
if ratio > self.config.emergency_threshold {
MemoryPressureLevel::Emergency
} else if ratio > self.config.high_water_mark {
MemoryPressureLevel::High
} else if ratio > 0.5 {
MemoryPressureLevel::Medium
} else {
MemoryPressureLevel::Low
}
}
}
```
### Memory Budget by Component
| Component | Default Budget | Scaling |
|-----------|----------------|---------|
| Ingestion buffer | 50MB | Per shard |
| Rate monitor | 1MB | Fixed |
| Compaction tasks | 20MB | Per active chain |
| Window metadata | 5MB | Per window |
| **Total** | **~100MB** | Per instance |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Fixed Windows Only
**Description**: Simple fixed-interval windows.
**Pros**:
- Simple implementation
- Predictable behavior
- Easy debugging
**Cons**:
- Inefficient for variable load
- May batch too few or too many
- No load adaptation
**Verdict**: Available as configuration, not default.
### Option 2: Count-Based Batching
**Description**: Emit after N deltas.
**Pros**:
- Consistent batch sizes
- Predictable memory
**Cons**:
- Variable latency
- May hold deltas too long at low load
- No time bounds
**Verdict**: Available as trigger, combined with time.
### Option 3: Session Windows
**Description**: Window based on activity gaps.
**Pros**:
- Natural for user interactions
- Adapts to activity patterns
**Cons**:
- Unpredictable timing
- Complex to implement correctly
- Memory pressure with long sessions
**Verdict**: Available for specific use cases.
### Option 4: Adaptive Windows (Selected)
**Description**: Dynamic sizing based on load and memory.
**Pros**:
- Optimal batch sizes
- Respects memory bounds
- Adapts to load changes
- Multiple trigger types
**Cons**:
- More complex
- Requires tuning
- Less predictable
**Verdict**: Adopted - best for varying delta workloads.
---
## Technical Specification
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct TemporalConfig {
/// Window type and parameters
pub window_type: WindowType,
/// Memory bounds
pub memory_bounds: MemoryBoundsConfig,
/// Compaction configuration
pub compaction: CompactionConfig,
/// Background task interval
pub background_interval: Duration,
/// Late data handling
pub late_data: LateDataPolicy,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum LateDataPolicy {
/// Discard late data
Discard,
/// Include in next window
NextWindow,
/// Reemit updated window
Reemit { max_lateness: Duration },
}
impl Default for TemporalConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
window_type: WindowType::Adaptive {
min_duration: Duration::from_millis(10),
max_duration: Duration::from_secs(5),
target_batch_size: 100,
},
memory_bounds: MemoryBoundsConfig::default(),
compaction: CompactionConfig {
delta_threshold: 100,
time_threshold: Duration::from_secs(60),
max_chain_length: 1000,
strategy: CompactionStrategy::TieredMerge { keep_recent: 10 },
background: true,
},
background_interval: Duration::from_millis(100),
late_data: LateDataPolicy::NextWindow,
}
}
}
```
### Window Output Format
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct WindowOutput {
/// Window identifier
pub window_id: WindowId,
/// Start timestamp
pub start: DateTime<Utc>,
/// End timestamp
pub end: DateTime<Utc>,
/// Deltas in window
pub deltas: Vec<VectorDelta>,
/// Window statistics
pub stats: WindowStats,
/// Trigger reason
pub trigger: WindowTriggerReason,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct WindowStats {
/// Number of deltas
pub delta_count: usize,
/// Unique vectors affected
pub vectors_affected: usize,
/// Total bytes
pub total_bytes: usize,
/// Average delta size
pub avg_delta_size: f32,
/// Window duration
pub duration: Duration,
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Efficient Batching**: Optimal batch sizes for varying load
2. **Memory Safety**: Bounded memory usage
3. **Adaptive**: Responds to load changes
4. **Compaction**: Reduces long-term storage
5. **Flexible**: Multiple window types and triggers
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Over-batching | Medium | Low | Multiple triggers |
| Under-batching | Medium | Medium | Count-based fallback |
| Memory spikes | Low | High | Emergency flush |
| Data loss | Low | High | WAL before windowing |
---
## References
1. Akidau, T., et al. "The Dataflow Model: A Practical Approach to Balancing Correctness, Latency, and Cost in Massive-Scale, Unbounded, Out-of-Order Data Processing."
2. Carbone, P., et al. "State Management in Apache Flink."
3. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol
- **ADR-DB-006**: Delta Compression Strategy

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# ADR-DB-008: Delta WASM Integration
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The WASM Boundary Challenge
Delta-behavior must work seamlessly across WASM module boundaries:
1. **Data Sharing**: Efficient delta transfer between host and WASM
2. **Memory Management**: WASM linear memory constraints
3. **API Design**: JavaScript-friendly interfaces
4. **Performance**: Minimize serialization overhead
5. **Streaming**: Support for real-time delta streams
### Ruvector WASM Architecture
Current ruvector WASM bindings (ADR-001) use:
- `wasm-bindgen` for JavaScript interop
- Memory-only storage (`storage_memory.rs`)
- Full vector copies across boundary
### WASM Constraints
| Constraint | Impact |
|------------|--------|
| Linear memory | Single contiguous address space |
| No threads | No parallel processing (without Atomics) |
| No filesystem | Memory-only persistence |
| Serialization cost | Every cross-boundary call |
| 32-bit pointers | 4GB address limit |
---
## Decision
### Adopt Component Model with Shared Memory
We implement delta WASM integration using the emerging WebAssembly Component Model with optimized shared memory patterns.
### Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ JAVASCRIPT HOST │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Delta API │ │ Event Stream │ │ TypedArray Views │ │
│ │ (High-level) │ │ (Callbacks) │ │ (Zero-copy access) │ │
│ └────────┬────────┘ └────────┬────────┘ └─────────────┬───────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │
└───────────┼────────────────────┼─────────────────────────┼──────────────────┘
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ WASM BINDING LAYER │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ wasm-bindgen │ │ EventEmitter │ │ SharedArrayBuffer Bridge ││
│ │ Interface │ │ Integration │ │ (when available) ││
│ └────────┬─────────┘ └────────┬─────────┘ └─────────────┬────────────────┘│
│ │ │ │ │
└───────────┼─────────────────────┼──────────────────────────┼─────────────────┘
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ RUVECTOR DELTA CORE (WASM) │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Delta Manager │ │ Delta Stream │ │ Shared Memory Pool ││
│ │ │ │ Processor │ │ ││
│ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Interface Contracts
#### TypeScript/JavaScript API
```typescript
/**
* Delta-aware vector database for WASM environments
*/
export class DeltaVectorDB {
/**
* Create a new delta-aware vector database
*/
constructor(options: DeltaDBOptions);
/**
* Apply a delta to a vector
* @returns Delta ID
*/
applyDelta(delta: VectorDelta): string;
/**
* Apply multiple deltas efficiently (batch)
* @returns Array of Delta IDs
*/
applyDeltas(deltas: VectorDelta[]): string[];
/**
* Get current vector (composed from delta chain)
* @returns Float32Array or null if not found
*/
getVector(id: string): Float32Array | null;
/**
* Get vector at specific time
*/
getVectorAt(id: string, timestamp: Date): Float32Array | null;
/**
* Subscribe to delta stream
*/
onDelta(callback: (delta: VectorDelta) => void): () => void;
/**
* Search with delta-aware semantics
*/
search(query: Float32Array, k: number): SearchResult[];
/**
* Get delta chain for debugging/inspection
*/
getDeltaChain(id: string): DeltaChain;
/**
* Compact delta chains
*/
compact(options?: CompactOptions): CompactionStats;
/**
* Export state for persistence (IndexedDB, etc.)
*/
export(): Uint8Array;
/**
* Import previously exported state
*/
import(data: Uint8Array): void;
}
/**
* Delta operation types
*/
export interface VectorDelta {
/** Target vector ID */
vectorId: string;
/** Delta operation */
operation: DeltaOperation;
/** Optional metadata changes */
metadata?: Record<string, unknown>;
/** Timestamp (auto-generated if not provided) */
timestamp?: Date;
}
export type DeltaOperation =
| { type: 'create'; vector: Float32Array }
| { type: 'sparse'; indices: Uint32Array; values: Float32Array }
| { type: 'dense'; vector: Float32Array }
| { type: 'scale'; factor: number }
| { type: 'offset'; amount: number }
| { type: 'delete' };
```
#### Rust WASM Bindings
```rust
use wasm_bindgen::prelude::*;
use js_sys::{Float32Array, Uint32Array, Uint8Array, Function};
/// Delta-aware vector database for WASM
#[wasm_bindgen]
pub struct DeltaVectorDB {
inner: WasmDeltaManager,
event_listeners: Vec<Function>,
}
#[wasm_bindgen]
impl DeltaVectorDB {
/// Create new database
#[wasm_bindgen(constructor)]
pub fn new(options: JsValue) -> Result<DeltaVectorDB, JsError> {
let config: DeltaDBOptions = serde_wasm_bindgen::from_value(options)?;
Ok(Self {
inner: WasmDeltaManager::new(config)?,
event_listeners: Vec::new(),
})
}
/// Apply a delta operation
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = applyDelta)]
pub fn apply_delta(&mut self, delta: JsValue) -> Result<String, JsError> {
let delta: VectorDelta = serde_wasm_bindgen::from_value(delta)?;
let delta_id = self.inner.apply_delta(delta)?;
// Emit to listeners
self.emit_delta_event(&delta_id);
Ok(delta_id.to_string())
}
/// Apply batch of deltas efficiently
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = applyDeltas)]
pub fn apply_deltas(&mut self, deltas: JsValue) -> Result<JsValue, JsError> {
let deltas: Vec<VectorDelta> = serde_wasm_bindgen::from_value(deltas)?;
let ids = self.inner.apply_deltas(deltas)?;
Ok(serde_wasm_bindgen::to_value(&ids)?)
}
/// Get current vector as Float32Array
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = getVector)]
pub fn get_vector(&self, id: &str) -> Option<Float32Array> {
self.inner.get_vector(id)
.map(|v| {
let array = Float32Array::new_with_length(v.len() as u32);
array.copy_from(&v);
array
})
}
/// Search for nearest neighbors
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = search)]
pub fn search(&self, query: Float32Array, k: u32) -> Result<JsValue, JsError> {
let query_vec: Vec<f32> = query.to_vec();
let results = self.inner.search(&query_vec, k as usize)?;
Ok(serde_wasm_bindgen::to_value(&results)?)
}
/// Subscribe to delta events
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = onDelta)]
pub fn on_delta(&mut self, callback: Function) -> usize {
let index = self.event_listeners.len();
self.event_listeners.push(callback);
index
}
/// Export state for persistence
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = export)]
pub fn export(&self) -> Result<Uint8Array, JsError> {
let bytes = self.inner.export()?;
let array = Uint8Array::new_with_length(bytes.len() as u32);
array.copy_from(&bytes);
Ok(array)
}
/// Import previously exported state
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = import)]
pub fn import(&mut self, data: Uint8Array) -> Result<(), JsError> {
let bytes = data.to_vec();
self.inner.import(&bytes)?;
Ok(())
}
}
```
### Shared Memory Pattern
For high-throughput scenarios, we use a shared memory pool:
```rust
/// Shared memory pool for zero-copy delta transfer
#[wasm_bindgen]
pub struct SharedDeltaPool {
/// Preallocated buffer for deltas
buffer: Vec<u8>,
/// Write position
write_pos: usize,
/// Read position
read_pos: usize,
/// Capacity
capacity: usize,
}
#[wasm_bindgen]
impl SharedDeltaPool {
#[wasm_bindgen(constructor)]
pub fn new(capacity: usize) -> Self {
Self {
buffer: vec![0u8; capacity],
write_pos: 0,
read_pos: 0,
capacity,
}
}
/// Get buffer pointer for direct JS access
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = getBufferPtr)]
pub fn get_buffer_ptr(&self) -> *const u8 {
self.buffer.as_ptr()
}
/// Get buffer length
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = getBufferLen)]
pub fn get_buffer_len(&self) -> usize {
self.capacity
}
/// Write delta to shared buffer
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = writeDelta)]
pub fn write_delta(&mut self, delta: JsValue) -> Result<usize, JsError> {
let delta: VectorDelta = serde_wasm_bindgen::from_value(delta)?;
let encoded = encode_delta(&delta)?;
// Check capacity
if self.write_pos + encoded.len() > self.capacity {
return Err(JsError::new("Buffer full"));
}
// Write length prefix + data
let len_bytes = (encoded.len() as u32).to_le_bytes();
self.buffer[self.write_pos..self.write_pos + 4].copy_from_slice(&len_bytes);
self.write_pos += 4;
self.buffer[self.write_pos..self.write_pos + encoded.len()].copy_from_slice(&encoded);
self.write_pos += encoded.len();
Ok(self.write_pos)
}
/// Flush buffer and apply all deltas
#[wasm_bindgen(js_name = flush)]
pub fn flush(&mut self, db: &mut DeltaVectorDB) -> Result<usize, JsError> {
let mut count = 0;
self.read_pos = 0;
while self.read_pos < self.write_pos {
// Read length prefix
let len_bytes: [u8; 4] = self.buffer[self.read_pos..self.read_pos + 4]
.try_into()
.unwrap();
let len = u32::from_le_bytes(len_bytes) as usize;
self.read_pos += 4;
// Decode and apply delta
let encoded = &self.buffer[self.read_pos..self.read_pos + len];
let delta = decode_delta(encoded)?;
db.inner.apply_delta(delta)?;
self.read_pos += len;
count += 1;
}
// Reset buffer
self.write_pos = 0;
self.read_pos = 0;
Ok(count)
}
}
```
### JavaScript Integration
```typescript
// High-performance delta streaming using SharedArrayBuffer (when available)
class DeltaStreamProcessor {
private db: DeltaVectorDB;
private pool: SharedDeltaPool;
private worker?: Worker;
constructor(db: DeltaVectorDB, poolSize: number = 1024 * 1024) {
this.db = db;
this.pool = new SharedDeltaPool(poolSize);
// Use Web Worker for background processing if available
if (typeof Worker !== 'undefined') {
this.initWorker();
}
}
private initWorker() {
const workerCode = `
self.onmessage = function(e) {
const { type, data } = e.data;
if (type === 'process') {
// Process deltas in worker
self.postMessage({ type: 'done', count: data.length });
}
};
`;
const blob = new Blob([workerCode], { type: 'application/javascript' });
this.worker = new Worker(URL.createObjectURL(blob));
}
// Stream deltas with batching
async streamDeltas(deltas: AsyncIterable<VectorDelta>): Promise<number> {
let count = 0;
let batch: VectorDelta[] = [];
const BATCH_SIZE = 100;
for await (const delta of deltas) {
batch.push(delta);
if (batch.length >= BATCH_SIZE) {
count += await this.processBatch(batch);
batch = [];
}
}
// Process remaining
if (batch.length > 0) {
count += await this.processBatch(batch);
}
return count;
}
private async processBatch(deltas: VectorDelta[]): Promise<number> {
// Write to shared pool
for (const delta of deltas) {
this.pool.writeDelta(delta);
}
// Flush to database
return this.pool.flush(this.db);
}
// Zero-copy vector access
getVectorView(id: string): Float32Array | null {
const ptr = this.db.getVectorPtr(id);
if (ptr === 0) return null;
const dims = this.db.getDimensions();
const memory = this.db.getMemory();
// Create view directly into WASM memory
return new Float32Array(memory.buffer, ptr, dims);
}
}
```
---
## Performance Considerations
### Serialization Overhead
| Method | Size (bytes) | Encode (us) | Decode (us) |
|--------|--------------|-------------|-------------|
| JSON | 500 | 50 | 30 |
| serde_wasm_bindgen | 200 | 20 | 15 |
| Manual binary | 100 | 5 | 3 |
| Zero-copy (view) | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
### Memory Usage
| Component | Memory | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| WASM linear memory | 1MB initial | Grows as needed |
| Delta pool | 1MB | Configurable |
| Vector storage | ~4B * dims * count | Grows with data |
| HNSW index | ~640B * count | Graph structure |
### Benchmarks (Chrome, 10K vectors, 384 dims)
| Operation | Native | WASM | Ratio |
|-----------|--------|------|-------|
| Apply delta (sparse 5%) | 5us | 15us | 3x |
| Apply delta (dense) | 10us | 25us | 2.5x |
| Get vector | 0.5us | 5us | 10x |
| Search k=10 | 100us | 300us | 3x |
| Batch apply (100) | 200us | 400us | 2x |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Full Serialization Every Call
**Description**: Serialize/deserialize on each API call.
**Pros**:
- Simple implementation
- Works everywhere
**Cons**:
- High overhead
- Memory copying
- GC pressure in JS
**Verdict**: Used for complex objects, not for bulk data.
### Option 2: SharedArrayBuffer
**Description**: True shared memory between JS and WASM.
**Pros**:
- Zero-copy possible
- Highest performance
**Cons**:
- Requires COOP/COEP headers
- Not available in all contexts
- Complex synchronization
**Verdict**: Optional optimization when available.
### Option 3: Component Model (Selected)
**Description**: WASM Component Model with resource types.
**Pros**:
- Clean interface definitions
- Future-proof (standard)
- Better than wasm-bindgen long-term
**Cons**:
- Still maturing
- Browser support varies
**Verdict**: Adopted as target, with wasm-bindgen fallback.
### Option 4: Direct Memory Access
**Description**: Expose raw memory pointers.
**Pros**:
- Maximum performance
- Zero overhead
**Cons**:
- Unsafe
- Manual memory management
- Easy to corrupt state
**Verdict**: Used internally, not exposed to JS.
---
## Technical Specification
### Interface Definition (WIT)
```wit
// delta-vector.wit (Component Model interface)
package ruvector:delta@0.1.0;
interface delta-types {
// Delta identifier
type delta-id = string;
type vector-id = string;
// Delta operations
variant delta-operation {
create(list<float32>),
sparse(sparse-update),
dense(list<float32>),
scale(float32),
offset(float32),
delete,
}
record sparse-update {
indices: list<u32>,
values: list<float32>,
}
record vector-delta {
vector-id: vector-id,
operation: delta-operation,
timestamp: option<u64>,
}
record search-result {
id: vector-id,
score: float32,
}
}
interface delta-db {
use delta-types.{delta-id, vector-id, vector-delta, search-result};
// Resource representing the database
resource database {
constructor(dimensions: u32);
apply-delta: func(delta: vector-delta) -> result<delta-id, string>;
apply-deltas: func(deltas: list<vector-delta>) -> result<list<delta-id>, string>;
get-vector: func(id: vector-id) -> option<list<float32>>;
search: func(query: list<float32>, k: u32) -> list<search-result>;
export: func() -> list<u8>;
import: func(data: list<u8>) -> result<_, string>;
}
}
world delta-vector-world {
export delta-db;
}
```
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
#[wasm_bindgen]
pub struct DeltaDBOptions {
/// Vector dimensions
pub dimensions: u32,
/// Maximum vectors
pub max_vectors: u32,
/// Enable compression
pub compression: bool,
/// Checkpoint interval (deltas)
pub checkpoint_interval: u32,
/// HNSW configuration
pub hnsw_m: u32,
pub hnsw_ef_construction: u32,
pub hnsw_ef_search: u32,
}
impl Default for DeltaDBOptions {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
dimensions: 384,
max_vectors: 100_000,
compression: true,
checkpoint_interval: 100,
hnsw_m: 16,
hnsw_ef_construction: 100,
hnsw_ef_search: 50,
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Browser Deployment**: Delta operations in web applications
2. **Edge Computing**: Run on WASM-capable edge nodes
3. **Unified Codebase**: Same delta logic for all platforms
4. **Streaming Support**: Real-time delta processing in browser
5. **Persistence Options**: Export/import for IndexedDB
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Performance gap | High | Medium | Zero-copy patterns, batching |
| Memory limits | Medium | High | Streaming, compression |
| Browser compatibility | Low | Medium | Feature detection, fallbacks |
| Component Model changes | Medium | Low | Abstraction layer |
---
## References
1. WebAssembly Component Model. https://component-model.bytecodealliance.org/
2. wasm-bindgen Reference. https://rustwasm.github.io/wasm-bindgen/
3. ADR-001: Ruvector Core Architecture (WASM section)
4. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-006**: Delta Compression Strategy
- **ADR-005**: WASM Runtime Integration

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# ADR-DB-009: Delta Observability
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Observability Challenge
Delta-first architecture introduces new debugging and monitoring needs:
1. **Delta Lineage**: Understanding where a vector's current state came from
2. **Performance Tracing**: Identifying bottlenecks in delta pipelines
3. **Anomaly Detection**: Spotting unusual delta patterns
4. **Debugging**: Reconstructing state at any point in time
5. **Auditing**: Compliance requirements for tracking changes
### Observability Pillars
| Pillar | Delta-Specific Need |
|--------|---------------------|
| Metrics | Delta rates, composition times, compression ratios |
| Tracing | Delta propagation paths, end-to-end latency |
| Logging | Delta events, conflicts, compactions |
| Lineage | Delta chains, causal dependencies |
---
## Decision
### Adopt Delta Lineage Tracking with OpenTelemetry Integration
We implement comprehensive delta observability with lineage tracking as a first-class feature.
### Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OBSERVABILITY LAYER │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
┌───────────────────────────┼───────────────────────────────┐
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ METRICS │ │ TRACING │ │ LINEAGE │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ - Delta rates │ │ - Propagation │ │ - Delta chains│
│ - Latencies │ │ - Conflicts │ │ - Causal DAG │
│ - Compression │ │ - Compaction │ │ - Snapshots │
│ - Queue depths│ │ - Searches │ │ - Provenance │
└───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘
│ │ │
v v v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OPENTELEMETRY EXPORTER │
│ Prometheus │ Jaeger │ OTLP │ Custom Lineage Store │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Core Components
#### 1. Delta Lineage Tracker
```rust
/// Tracks delta lineage and causal relationships
pub struct DeltaLineageTracker {
/// Delta dependency graph
dag: DeltaDAG,
/// Vector state snapshots
snapshots: SnapshotStore,
/// Lineage query interface
query: LineageQuery,
/// Configuration
config: LineageConfig,
}
/// Directed Acyclic Graph of delta dependencies
pub struct DeltaDAG {
/// Nodes: delta IDs
nodes: DashMap<DeltaId, DeltaNode>,
/// Edges: causal dependencies
edges: DashMap<(DeltaId, DeltaId), EdgeMetadata>,
/// Index by vector ID
by_vector: DashMap<VectorId, Vec<DeltaId>>,
/// Index by timestamp
by_time: BTreeMap<DateTime<Utc>, Vec<DeltaId>>,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
pub struct DeltaNode {
/// Delta identifier
pub delta_id: DeltaId,
/// Target vector
pub vector_id: VectorId,
/// Operation type
pub operation_type: OperationType,
/// Creation timestamp
pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
/// Source replica
pub origin: ReplicaId,
/// Parent delta (if any)
pub parent: Option<DeltaId>,
/// Trace context
pub trace_context: Option<TraceContext>,
/// Additional metadata
pub metadata: HashMap<String, Value>,
}
impl DeltaLineageTracker {
/// Record a new delta in the lineage
pub fn record_delta(&self, delta: &VectorDelta, context: &DeltaContext) {
let node = DeltaNode {
delta_id: delta.delta_id.clone(),
vector_id: delta.vector_id.clone(),
operation_type: delta.operation.operation_type(),
created_at: delta.timestamp,
origin: delta.origin_replica.clone(),
parent: delta.parent_delta.clone(),
trace_context: context.trace_context.clone(),
metadata: context.metadata.clone(),
};
// Insert node
self.dag.nodes.insert(delta.delta_id.clone(), node);
// Add edge to parent
if let Some(parent) = &delta.parent_delta {
self.dag.edges.insert(
(parent.clone(), delta.delta_id.clone()),
EdgeMetadata {
edge_type: EdgeType::CausalDependency,
created_at: Utc::now(),
},
);
}
// Update indexes
self.dag.by_vector
.entry(delta.vector_id.clone())
.or_default()
.push(delta.delta_id.clone());
self.dag.by_time
.entry(delta.timestamp)
.or_default()
.push(delta.delta_id.clone());
}
/// Get lineage for a vector
pub fn get_lineage(&self, vector_id: &VectorId) -> DeltaLineage {
let delta_ids = self.dag.by_vector.get(vector_id)
.map(|v| v.clone())
.unwrap_or_default();
let nodes: Vec<_> = delta_ids.iter()
.filter_map(|id| self.dag.nodes.get(id).map(|n| n.clone()))
.collect();
DeltaLineage {
vector_id: vector_id.clone(),
deltas: nodes,
chain_length: delta_ids.len(),
}
}
/// Get causal ancestors of a delta
pub fn get_ancestors(&self, delta_id: &DeltaId) -> Vec<DeltaId> {
let mut ancestors = Vec::new();
let mut queue = VecDeque::new();
let mut visited = HashSet::new();
queue.push_back(delta_id.clone());
while let Some(current) = queue.pop_front() {
if visited.contains(&current) {
continue;
}
visited.insert(current.clone());
if let Some(node) = self.dag.nodes.get(&current) {
if let Some(parent) = &node.parent {
ancestors.push(parent.clone());
queue.push_back(parent.clone());
}
}
}
ancestors
}
/// Find common ancestor of two deltas
pub fn find_common_ancestor(&self, a: &DeltaId, b: &DeltaId) -> Option<DeltaId> {
let ancestors_a: HashSet<_> = self.get_ancestors(a).into_iter().collect();
for ancestor in self.get_ancestors(b) {
if ancestors_a.contains(&ancestor) {
return Some(ancestor);
}
}
None
}
}
```
#### 2. Metrics Collector
```rust
use opentelemetry::metrics::{Counter, Histogram, Meter};
/// Delta-specific metrics
pub struct DeltaMetrics {
/// Delta application counter
deltas_applied: Counter<u64>,
/// Delta application latency
apply_latency: Histogram<f64>,
/// Composition latency
compose_latency: Histogram<f64>,
/// Compression ratio
compression_ratio: Histogram<f64>,
/// Delta chain length
chain_length: Histogram<f64>,
/// Conflict counter
conflicts: Counter<u64>,
/// Queue depth gauge
queue_depth: ObservableGauge<u64>,
/// Checkpoint counter
checkpoints: Counter<u64>,
/// Compaction counter
compactions: Counter<u64>,
}
impl DeltaMetrics {
pub fn new(meter: &Meter) -> Self {
Self {
deltas_applied: meter
.u64_counter("ruvector.delta.applied")
.with_description("Number of deltas applied")
.init(),
apply_latency: meter
.f64_histogram("ruvector.delta.apply_latency")
.with_description("Delta application latency in milliseconds")
.with_unit(Unit::new("ms"))
.init(),
compose_latency: meter
.f64_histogram("ruvector.delta.compose_latency")
.with_description("Vector composition latency")
.with_unit(Unit::new("ms"))
.init(),
compression_ratio: meter
.f64_histogram("ruvector.delta.compression_ratio")
.with_description("Compression ratio achieved")
.init(),
chain_length: meter
.f64_histogram("ruvector.delta.chain_length")
.with_description("Delta chain length at composition")
.init(),
conflicts: meter
.u64_counter("ruvector.delta.conflicts")
.with_description("Number of delta conflicts detected")
.init(),
queue_depth: meter
.u64_observable_gauge("ruvector.delta.queue_depth")
.with_description("Current depth of delta queue")
.init(),
checkpoints: meter
.u64_counter("ruvector.delta.checkpoints")
.with_description("Number of checkpoints created")
.init(),
compactions: meter
.u64_counter("ruvector.delta.compactions")
.with_description("Number of compactions performed")
.init(),
}
}
/// Record delta application
pub fn record_delta_applied(
&self,
operation_type: &str,
vector_id: &str,
latency_ms: f64,
) {
let attributes = [
KeyValue::new("operation_type", operation_type.to_string()),
];
self.deltas_applied.add(1, &attributes);
self.apply_latency.record(latency_ms, &attributes);
}
/// Record vector composition
pub fn record_composition(
&self,
chain_length: usize,
latency_ms: f64,
) {
self.chain_length.record(chain_length as f64, &[]);
self.compose_latency.record(latency_ms, &[]);
}
/// Record conflict
pub fn record_conflict(&self, resolution_strategy: &str) {
self.conflicts.add(1, &[
KeyValue::new("strategy", resolution_strategy.to_string()),
]);
}
}
```
#### 3. Distributed Tracing
```rust
use opentelemetry::trace::{Tracer, Span, SpanKind};
/// Delta operation tracing
pub struct DeltaTracer {
tracer: Arc<dyn Tracer + Send + Sync>,
}
impl DeltaTracer {
/// Start a trace span for delta application
pub fn trace_apply_delta(&self, delta: &VectorDelta) -> impl Span {
let span = self.tracer.span_builder("delta.apply")
.with_kind(SpanKind::Internal)
.with_attributes(vec![
KeyValue::new("delta.id", delta.delta_id.to_string()),
KeyValue::new("delta.vector_id", delta.vector_id.to_string()),
KeyValue::new("delta.operation", delta.operation.type_name()),
])
.start(&self.tracer);
span
}
/// Trace delta propagation
pub fn trace_propagation(&self, delta: &VectorDelta, target: &str) -> impl Span {
self.tracer.span_builder("delta.propagate")
.with_kind(SpanKind::Producer)
.with_attributes(vec![
KeyValue::new("delta.id", delta.delta_id.to_string()),
KeyValue::new("target", target.to_string()),
])
.start(&self.tracer)
}
/// Trace conflict resolution
pub fn trace_conflict_resolution(
&self,
delta_a: &DeltaId,
delta_b: &DeltaId,
strategy: &str,
) -> impl Span {
self.tracer.span_builder("delta.conflict.resolve")
.with_kind(SpanKind::Internal)
.with_attributes(vec![
KeyValue::new("delta.a", delta_a.to_string()),
KeyValue::new("delta.b", delta_b.to_string()),
KeyValue::new("strategy", strategy.to_string()),
])
.start(&self.tracer)
}
/// Trace vector composition
pub fn trace_composition(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
chain_length: usize,
) -> impl Span {
self.tracer.span_builder("delta.compose")
.with_kind(SpanKind::Internal)
.with_attributes(vec![
KeyValue::new("vector.id", vector_id.to_string()),
KeyValue::new("chain.length", chain_length as i64),
])
.start(&self.tracer)
}
}
/// Trace context for cross-process propagation
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct TraceContext {
pub trace_id: String,
pub span_id: String,
pub trace_flags: u8,
pub trace_state: Option<String>,
}
impl TraceContext {
/// Extract from W3C Trace Context header
pub fn from_traceparent(header: &str) -> Option<Self> {
let parts: Vec<&str> = header.split('-').collect();
if parts.len() != 4 {
return None;
}
Some(Self {
trace_id: parts[1].to_string(),
span_id: parts[2].to_string(),
trace_flags: u8::from_str_radix(parts[3], 16).ok()?,
trace_state: None,
})
}
/// Convert to W3C Trace Context header
pub fn to_traceparent(&self) -> String {
format!(
"00-{}-{}-{:02x}",
self.trace_id, self.span_id, self.trace_flags
)
}
}
```
#### 4. Event Logging
```rust
use tracing::{info, warn, error, debug, instrument};
/// Delta event logger with structured logging
pub struct DeltaEventLogger {
/// Log level configuration
config: LogConfig,
}
impl DeltaEventLogger {
/// Log delta application
#[instrument(
name = "delta_applied",
skip(self, delta),
fields(
delta.id = %delta.delta_id,
delta.vector_id = %delta.vector_id,
delta.operation = %delta.operation.type_name(),
)
)]
pub fn log_delta_applied(&self, delta: &VectorDelta, latency: Duration) {
info!(
latency_us = latency.as_micros() as u64,
"Delta applied successfully"
);
}
/// Log conflict detection
#[instrument(
name = "delta_conflict",
skip(self),
fields(
delta.a = %delta_a,
delta.b = %delta_b,
)
)]
pub fn log_conflict(
&self,
delta_a: &DeltaId,
delta_b: &DeltaId,
resolution: &str,
) {
warn!(
resolution = resolution,
"Delta conflict detected and resolved"
);
}
/// Log compaction event
#[instrument(
name = "delta_compaction",
skip(self),
fields(
vector.id = %vector_id,
)
)]
pub fn log_compaction(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
deltas_merged: usize,
space_saved: usize,
) {
info!(
deltas_merged = deltas_merged,
space_saved_bytes = space_saved,
"Delta chain compacted"
);
}
/// Log checkpoint creation
#[instrument(
name = "delta_checkpoint",
skip(self),
fields(
vector.id = %vector_id,
)
)]
pub fn log_checkpoint(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
at_delta: &DeltaId,
) {
debug!(
at_delta = %at_delta,
"Checkpoint created"
);
}
/// Log propagation event
#[instrument(
name = "delta_propagation",
skip(self),
fields(
delta.id = %delta_id,
target = %target,
)
)]
pub fn log_propagation(&self, delta_id: &DeltaId, target: &str, success: bool) {
if success {
debug!("Delta propagated successfully");
} else {
error!("Delta propagation failed");
}
}
}
```
### Lineage Query API
```rust
/// Query interface for delta lineage
pub struct LineageQuery {
tracker: Arc<DeltaLineageTracker>,
}
impl LineageQuery {
/// Reconstruct vector at specific time
pub fn vector_at_time(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
timestamp: DateTime<Utc>,
) -> Result<Vec<f32>> {
let lineage = self.tracker.get_lineage(vector_id);
// Filter deltas before timestamp
let relevant_deltas: Vec<_> = lineage.deltas
.into_iter()
.filter(|d| d.created_at <= timestamp)
.collect();
// Compose from filtered deltas
self.compose_from_deltas(&relevant_deltas)
}
/// Get all changes to a vector in time range
pub fn changes_in_range(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
start: DateTime<Utc>,
end: DateTime<Utc>,
) -> Vec<DeltaNode> {
let lineage = self.tracker.get_lineage(vector_id);
lineage.deltas
.into_iter()
.filter(|d| d.created_at >= start && d.created_at <= end)
.collect()
}
/// Diff between two points in time
pub fn diff(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
time_a: DateTime<Utc>,
time_b: DateTime<Utc>,
) -> Result<VectorDiff> {
let vector_a = self.vector_at_time(vector_id, time_a)?;
let vector_b = self.vector_at_time(vector_id, time_b)?;
let changes: Vec<_> = vector_a.iter()
.zip(vector_b.iter())
.enumerate()
.filter(|(_, (a, b))| (a - b).abs() > 1e-7)
.map(|(i, (a, b))| DimensionChange {
index: i,
from: *a,
to: *b,
})
.collect();
Ok(VectorDiff {
vector_id: vector_id.clone(),
from_time: time_a,
to_time: time_b,
changes,
l2_distance: euclidean_distance(&vector_a, &vector_b),
})
}
/// Find which delta caused a dimension change
pub fn blame(
&self,
vector_id: &VectorId,
dimension: usize,
) -> Option<DeltaNode> {
let lineage = self.tracker.get_lineage(vector_id);
// Find last delta that modified this dimension
lineage.deltas
.into_iter()
.rev()
.find(|d| self.delta_affects_dimension(d, dimension))
}
}
```
---
## Tracing and Metrics Reference
### Metrics
| Metric | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| `ruvector.delta.applied` | Counter | Total deltas applied |
| `ruvector.delta.apply_latency` | Histogram | Apply latency (ms) |
| `ruvector.delta.compose_latency` | Histogram | Composition latency (ms) |
| `ruvector.delta.compression_ratio` | Histogram | Compression ratio |
| `ruvector.delta.chain_length` | Histogram | Chain length at composition |
| `ruvector.delta.conflicts` | Counter | Conflicts detected |
| `ruvector.delta.queue_depth` | Gauge | Queue depth |
| `ruvector.delta.checkpoints` | Counter | Checkpoints created |
| `ruvector.delta.compactions` | Counter | Compactions performed |
### Span Names
| Span | Kind | Description |
|------|------|-------------|
| `delta.apply` | Internal | Delta application |
| `delta.propagate` | Producer | Delta propagation |
| `delta.conflict.resolve` | Internal | Conflict resolution |
| `delta.compose` | Internal | Vector composition |
| `delta.checkpoint` | Internal | Checkpoint creation |
| `delta.compact` | Internal | Chain compaction |
| `delta.search` | Internal | Search with delta awareness |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Minimal Logging
**Description**: Basic log statements only.
**Pros**:
- Simple
- Low overhead
**Cons**:
- Poor debugging
- No lineage
- No distributed tracing
**Verdict**: Rejected - insufficient for production.
### Option 2: Custom Observability Stack
**Description**: Build custom metrics and tracing.
**Pros**:
- Full control
- Optimized for deltas
**Cons**:
- Maintenance burden
- No ecosystem integration
- Reinventing wheel
**Verdict**: Rejected - OpenTelemetry provides better value.
### Option 3: OpenTelemetry Integration (Selected)
**Description**: Full OpenTelemetry integration with delta-specific lineage.
**Pros**:
- Industry standard
- Ecosystem integration
- Flexible exporters
- Future-proof
**Cons**:
- Some overhead
- Learning curve
**Verdict**: Adopted - standard with delta-specific extensions.
---
## Technical Specification
### Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct ObservabilityConfig {
/// Enable metrics collection
pub metrics_enabled: bool,
/// Enable distributed tracing
pub tracing_enabled: bool,
/// Enable lineage tracking
pub lineage_enabled: bool,
/// Lineage retention period
pub lineage_retention: Duration,
/// Sampling rate for tracing (0.0 to 1.0)
pub trace_sampling_rate: f32,
/// OTLP endpoint for export
pub otlp_endpoint: Option<String>,
/// Prometheus endpoint
pub prometheus_port: Option<u16>,
}
impl Default for ObservabilityConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
metrics_enabled: true,
tracing_enabled: true,
lineage_enabled: true,
lineage_retention: Duration::from_secs(86400 * 7), // 7 days
trace_sampling_rate: 0.1, // 10%
otlp_endpoint: None,
prometheus_port: Some(9090),
}
}
}
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Debugging**: Full delta history and lineage
2. **Performance Analysis**: Detailed latency metrics
3. **Compliance**: Audit trail for all changes
4. **Integration**: Works with existing observability tools
5. **Temporal Queries**: Reconstruct state at any time
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Performance overhead | Medium | Medium | Sampling, async export |
| Storage growth | Medium | Medium | Retention policies |
| Complexity | Medium | Low | Configuration presets |
---
## References
1. OpenTelemetry Specification. https://opentelemetry.io/docs/specs/
2. W3C Trace Context. https://www.w3.org/TR/trace-context/
3. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol
- **ADR-DB-010**: Delta Security Model

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# ADR-DB-010: Delta Security Model
**Status**: Proposed
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Deciders**: Architecture Review Board, Security Team
**Parent**: ADR-DB-001 Delta Behavior Core Architecture
## Version History
| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
|---------|------|--------|---------|
| 0.1 | 2026-01-28 | Architecture Team | Initial proposal |
---
## Context and Problem Statement
### The Security Challenge
Delta-first architecture introduces new attack surfaces:
1. **Delta Integrity**: Deltas could be tampered with in transit or storage
2. **Authorization**: Who can create, modify, or read deltas?
3. **Replay Attacks**: Resubmission of old deltas
4. **Information Leakage**: Delta patterns reveal update frequency
5. **Denial of Service**: Flood of malicious deltas
### Threat Model
| Threat Actor | Capability | Goal |
|--------------|------------|------|
| External Attacker | Network access | Data exfiltration, corruption |
| Malicious Insider | API access | Unauthorized modifications |
| Compromised Replica | Full replica access | State corruption |
| Network Adversary | Traffic interception | Delta manipulation |
### Security Requirements
| Requirement | Priority | Description |
|-------------|----------|-------------|
| Integrity | Critical | Detect tampered deltas |
| Authentication | Critical | Verify delta origin |
| Authorization | High | Enforce access control |
| Confidentiality | Medium | Protect delta contents |
| Non-repudiation | Medium | Prove delta authorship |
| Availability | High | Resist DoS attacks |
---
## Decision
### Adopt Signed Deltas with Capability Tokens
We implement a defense-in-depth security model with cryptographically signed deltas and fine-grained capability-based authorization.
### Architecture Overview
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECURITY PERIMETER │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ TLS 1.3 │ │ mTLS │ │ Rate Limit │ │ WAF │ │
│ │ Transport │ │ Auth │ │ (per-client) │ │ (optional) │ │
│ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ AUTHENTICATION LAYER │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Identity Verification │ │
│ │ API Key │ JWT │ Client Certificate │ Capability Token │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ AUTHORIZATION LAYER │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐ ┌────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Capability │ │ RBAC │ │ Namespace Isolation ││
│ │ Tokens │ │ Policies │ │ ││
│ └────────────────┘ └────────────────┘ └────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
v
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA SECURITY │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────┐ ┌────────────────┐ ┌────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Signature │ │ Replay │ │ Integrity ││
│ │ Verification │ │ Protection │ │ Validation ││
│ └────────────────┘ └────────────────┘ └────────────────────────────────┘│
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### Core Components
#### 1. Signed Deltas
```rust
use ed25519_dalek::{Signature, SigningKey, VerifyingKey};
use sha2::{Sha256, Digest};
/// A cryptographically signed delta
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct SignedDelta {
/// The delta content
pub delta: VectorDelta,
/// Ed25519 signature over delta hash
pub signature: Signature,
/// Signing key identifier
pub key_id: KeyId,
/// Timestamp of signing
pub signed_at: DateTime<Utc>,
/// Nonce for replay protection
pub nonce: [u8; 16],
}
/// Delta signer for creating signed deltas
pub struct DeltaSigner {
/// Signing key
signing_key: SigningKey,
/// Key identifier
key_id: KeyId,
/// Nonce tracker
nonce_tracker: NonceTracker,
}
impl DeltaSigner {
/// Sign a delta
pub fn sign(&self, delta: VectorDelta) -> Result<SignedDelta, SigningError> {
// Generate nonce
let nonce = self.nonce_tracker.generate();
// Create signing payload
let payload = SigningPayload {
delta: &delta,
nonce: &nonce,
timestamp: Utc::now(),
};
// Compute hash
let hash = self.compute_payload_hash(&payload);
// Sign hash
let signature = self.signing_key.sign(&hash);
Ok(SignedDelta {
delta,
signature,
key_id: self.key_id.clone(),
signed_at: payload.timestamp,
nonce,
})
}
fn compute_payload_hash(&self, payload: &SigningPayload) -> [u8; 32] {
let mut hasher = Sha256::new();
// Hash delta content
hasher.update(&bincode::serialize(&payload.delta).unwrap());
// Hash nonce
hasher.update(payload.nonce);
// Hash timestamp
hasher.update(&payload.timestamp.timestamp().to_le_bytes());
hasher.finalize().into()
}
}
/// Delta verifier for validating signed deltas
pub struct DeltaVerifier {
/// Known public keys
public_keys: DashMap<KeyId, VerifyingKey>,
/// Nonce store for replay protection
nonce_store: NonceStore,
/// Clock skew tolerance
clock_tolerance: Duration,
}
impl DeltaVerifier {
/// Verify a signed delta
pub fn verify(&self, signed_delta: &SignedDelta) -> Result<(), VerificationError> {
// Check key exists
let public_key = self.public_keys
.get(&signed_delta.key_id)
.ok_or(VerificationError::UnknownKey)?;
// Check timestamp is recent
let age = Utc::now().signed_duration_since(signed_delta.signed_at);
if age.abs() > self.clock_tolerance.as_secs() as i64 {
return Err(VerificationError::ExpiredOrFuture);
}
// Check nonce hasn't been used
if self.nonce_store.is_used(&signed_delta.nonce) {
return Err(VerificationError::ReplayDetected);
}
// Verify signature
let payload = SigningPayload {
delta: &signed_delta.delta,
nonce: &signed_delta.nonce,
timestamp: signed_delta.signed_at,
};
let hash = self.compute_payload_hash(&payload);
public_key.verify(&hash, &signed_delta.signature)
.map_err(|_| VerificationError::InvalidSignature)?;
// Mark nonce as used
self.nonce_store.mark_used(signed_delta.nonce);
Ok(())
}
}
```
#### 2. Capability Tokens
```rust
/// Capability token for fine-grained authorization
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct CapabilityToken {
/// Token identifier
pub token_id: TokenId,
/// Subject (who this token is for)
pub subject: Subject,
/// Granted capabilities
pub capabilities: Vec<Capability>,
/// Token issuer
pub issuer: String,
/// Issued at
pub issued_at: DateTime<Utc>,
/// Expires at
pub expires_at: DateTime<Utc>,
/// Restrictions
pub restrictions: TokenRestrictions,
/// Signature
pub signature: Signature,
}
/// Individual capability grant
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum Capability {
/// Create deltas for specific vectors
CreateDelta {
vector_patterns: Vec<VectorPattern>,
operation_types: Vec<OperationType>,
},
/// Read vectors and their deltas
ReadVector {
vector_patterns: Vec<VectorPattern>,
},
/// Search capability
Search {
namespaces: Vec<String>,
max_k: usize,
},
/// Compact delta chains
Compact {
vector_patterns: Vec<VectorPattern>,
},
/// Administrative capability
Admin {
scope: AdminScope,
},
}
/// Pattern for matching vector IDs
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub enum VectorPattern {
/// Exact match
Exact(VectorId),
/// Prefix match
Prefix(String),
/// Regex match
Regex(String),
/// All vectors in namespace
Namespace(String),
/// All vectors
All,
}
/// Token restrictions
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct TokenRestrictions {
/// Rate limit (requests per second)
pub rate_limit: Option<f32>,
/// IP address restrictions
pub allowed_ips: Option<Vec<IpNetwork>>,
/// Time of day restrictions
pub time_windows: Option<Vec<TimeWindow>>,
/// Maximum delta size
pub max_delta_size: Option<usize>,
}
/// Capability verifier
pub struct CapabilityVerifier {
/// Trusted issuers' public keys
issuer_keys: DashMap<String, VerifyingKey>,
/// Token revocation list
revoked: HashSet<TokenId>,
}
impl CapabilityVerifier {
/// Verify token and extract capabilities
pub fn verify_token(&self, token: &CapabilityToken) -> Result<&[Capability], AuthError> {
// Check not revoked
if self.revoked.contains(&token.token_id) {
return Err(AuthError::TokenRevoked);
}
// Check expiration
if Utc::now() > token.expires_at {
return Err(AuthError::TokenExpired);
}
// Check not before issued
if Utc::now() < token.issued_at {
return Err(AuthError::TokenNotYetValid);
}
// Verify signature
let issuer_key = self.issuer_keys
.get(&token.issuer)
.ok_or(AuthError::UnknownIssuer)?;
let payload = self.compute_token_hash(token);
issuer_key.verify(&payload, &token.signature)
.map_err(|_| AuthError::InvalidTokenSignature)?;
Ok(&token.capabilities)
}
/// Check if token authorizes an operation
pub fn authorize(
&self,
token: &CapabilityToken,
operation: &DeltaOperation,
vector_id: &VectorId,
) -> Result<(), AuthError> {
let capabilities = self.verify_token(token)?;
for cap in capabilities {
if self.capability_allows(cap, operation, vector_id) {
return Ok(());
}
}
Err(AuthError::Unauthorized)
}
fn capability_allows(
&self,
cap: &Capability,
operation: &DeltaOperation,
vector_id: &VectorId,
) -> bool {
match cap {
Capability::CreateDelta { vector_patterns, operation_types } => {
// Check vector pattern
let vector_match = vector_patterns.iter()
.any(|p| self.pattern_matches(p, vector_id));
// Check operation type
let op_match = operation_types.contains(&operation.operation_type());
vector_match && op_match
}
Capability::Admin { scope: AdminScope::Full } => true,
_ => false,
}
}
fn pattern_matches(&self, pattern: &VectorPattern, vector_id: &VectorId) -> bool {
match pattern {
VectorPattern::Exact(id) => id == vector_id,
VectorPattern::Prefix(prefix) => vector_id.starts_with(prefix),
VectorPattern::Regex(re) => {
regex::Regex::new(re)
.map(|r| r.is_match(vector_id))
.unwrap_or(false)
}
VectorPattern::Namespace(ns) => {
vector_id.starts_with(&format!("{}:", ns))
}
VectorPattern::All => true,
}
}
}
```
#### 3. Rate Limiting and DoS Protection
```rust
/// Rate limiter for delta operations
pub struct DeltaRateLimiter {
/// Per-client limits
client_limits: DashMap<ClientId, TokenBucket>,
/// Per-vector limits
vector_limits: DashMap<VectorId, TokenBucket>,
/// Global limit
global_limit: TokenBucket,
/// Configuration
config: RateLimitConfig,
}
/// Token bucket for rate limiting
pub struct TokenBucket {
/// Current tokens
tokens: AtomicF64,
/// Last refill time
last_refill: AtomicU64,
/// Tokens per second
rate: f64,
/// Maximum tokens
capacity: f64,
}
impl TokenBucket {
/// Try to consume tokens
pub fn try_consume(&self, tokens: f64) -> bool {
// Refill based on elapsed time
self.refill();
loop {
let current = self.tokens.load(Ordering::Relaxed);
if current < tokens {
return false;
}
if self.tokens.compare_exchange(
current,
current - tokens,
Ordering::SeqCst,
Ordering::Relaxed,
).is_ok() {
return true;
}
}
}
fn refill(&self) {
let now = Instant::now().elapsed().as_millis() as u64;
let last = self.last_refill.load(Ordering::Relaxed);
let elapsed = (now - last) as f64 / 1000.0;
let new_tokens = (self.tokens.load(Ordering::Relaxed) + elapsed * self.rate)
.min(self.capacity);
self.tokens.store(new_tokens, Ordering::Relaxed);
self.last_refill.store(now, Ordering::Relaxed);
}
}
impl DeltaRateLimiter {
/// Check if operation is allowed
pub fn check(&self, client_id: &ClientId, vector_id: &VectorId) -> Result<(), RateLimitError> {
// Check global limit
if !self.global_limit.try_consume(1.0) {
return Err(RateLimitError::GlobalLimitExceeded);
}
// Check client limit
let client_bucket = self.client_limits
.entry(client_id.clone())
.or_insert_with(|| TokenBucket::new(
self.config.client_rate,
self.config.client_burst,
));
if !client_bucket.try_consume(1.0) {
return Err(RateLimitError::ClientLimitExceeded);
}
// Check vector limit (prevent hot-key abuse)
let vector_bucket = self.vector_limits
.entry(vector_id.clone())
.or_insert_with(|| TokenBucket::new(
self.config.vector_rate,
self.config.vector_burst,
));
if !vector_bucket.try_consume(1.0) {
return Err(RateLimitError::VectorLimitExceeded);
}
Ok(())
}
}
```
#### 4. Input Validation
```rust
/// Delta input validator
pub struct DeltaValidator {
/// Maximum delta size
max_delta_size: usize,
/// Maximum dimensions
max_dimensions: usize,
/// Allowed operation types
allowed_operations: HashSet<OperationType>,
/// Metadata schema (optional)
metadata_schema: Option<JsonSchema>,
}
impl DeltaValidator {
/// Validate a delta before processing
pub fn validate(&self, delta: &VectorDelta) -> Result<(), ValidationError> {
// Check delta ID format
self.validate_id(&delta.delta_id)?;
self.validate_id(&delta.vector_id)?;
// Check operation type allowed
if !self.allowed_operations.contains(&delta.operation.operation_type()) {
return Err(ValidationError::DisallowedOperation);
}
// Validate operation content
self.validate_operation(&delta.operation)?;
// Validate metadata if present
if let Some(metadata) = &delta.metadata_delta {
self.validate_metadata(metadata)?;
}
// Check timestamp is sane
self.validate_timestamp(delta.timestamp)?;
Ok(())
}
fn validate_id(&self, id: &str) -> Result<(), ValidationError> {
// Check length
if id.len() > 256 {
return Err(ValidationError::IdTooLong);
}
// Check for path traversal
if id.contains("..") || id.contains('/') || id.contains('\\') {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidIdChars);
}
// Check for null bytes
if id.contains('\0') {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidIdChars);
}
Ok(())
}
fn validate_operation(&self, op: &DeltaOperation) -> Result<(), ValidationError> {
match op {
DeltaOperation::Sparse { indices, values } => {
// Check arrays have same length
if indices.len() != values.len() {
return Err(ValidationError::MismatchedArrayLengths);
}
// Check indices are valid
for &idx in indices {
if idx as usize >= self.max_dimensions {
return Err(ValidationError::IndexOutOfBounds);
}
}
// Check for NaN/Inf values
for &val in values {
if !val.is_finite() {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidValue);
}
}
// Check total size
if indices.len() * 8 > self.max_delta_size {
return Err(ValidationError::DeltaTooLarge);
}
}
DeltaOperation::Dense { vector } => {
// Check dimensions
if vector.len() > self.max_dimensions {
return Err(ValidationError::TooManyDimensions);
}
// Check for NaN/Inf
for &val in vector {
if !val.is_finite() {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidValue);
}
}
// Check size
if vector.len() * 4 > self.max_delta_size {
return Err(ValidationError::DeltaTooLarge);
}
}
DeltaOperation::Scale { factor } => {
if !factor.is_finite() || *factor == 0.0 {
return Err(ValidationError::InvalidValue);
}
}
_ => {}
}
Ok(())
}
fn validate_timestamp(&self, ts: DateTime<Utc>) -> Result<(), ValidationError> {
let now = Utc::now();
let age = now.signed_duration_since(ts);
// Reject timestamps too far in the past (7 days)
if age.num_days() > 7 {
return Err(ValidationError::TimestampTooOld);
}
// Reject timestamps in the future (with 5 min tolerance)
if age.num_minutes() < -5 {
return Err(ValidationError::TimestampInFuture);
}
Ok(())
}
}
```
---
## Threat Model Analysis
### Attack Vectors and Mitigations
| Attack | Vector | Mitigation | Residual Risk |
|--------|--------|------------|---------------|
| Delta tampering | Network MitM | TLS + signatures | Low |
| Replay attack | Network replay | Nonces + timestamp | Low |
| Unauthorized access | API abuse | Capability tokens | Low |
| Data exfiltration | Side channels | Rate limiting | Medium |
| DoS flooding | Request flood | Rate limiting | Medium |
| Key compromise | Key theft | Key rotation | Medium |
| Privilege escalation | Token forge | Signature verification | Low |
| Input injection | Malformed delta | Input validation | Low |
### Security Guarantees
| Guarantee | Mechanism | Strength |
|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Integrity | Ed25519 signatures | Cryptographic |
| Authentication | mTLS + tokens | Cryptographic |
| Authorization | Capability tokens | Logical |
| Replay protection | Nonces + timestamps | Probabilistic |
| Rate limiting | Token buckets | Statistical |
---
## Considered Options
### Option 1: Simple API Keys
**Description**: Basic API key authentication.
**Pros**:
- Simple to implement
- Easy to understand
**Cons**:
- No fine-grained control
- Key compromise is catastrophic
- No delta-level security
**Verdict**: Rejected - insufficient for delta integrity.
### Option 2: JWT Tokens
**Description**: Standard JWT for authentication.
**Pros**:
- Industry standard
- Rich ecosystem
**Cons**:
- No per-delta signatures
- Revocation complexity
- Limited capability model
**Verdict**: Partially adopted - used alongside capabilities.
### Option 3: Signed Deltas + Capabilities (Selected)
**Description**: Cryptographic signatures on deltas with capability-based auth.
**Pros**:
- Delta-level integrity
- Fine-grained authorization
- Non-repudiation
- Composable security
**Cons**:
- Complexity
- Performance overhead
- Key management
**Verdict**: Adopted - provides comprehensive security.
### Option 4: Zero-Knowledge Proofs
**Description**: ZK proofs for privacy-preserving updates.
**Pros**:
- Maximum privacy
- Verifiable computation
**Cons**:
- Very complex
- High overhead
- Limited tooling
**Verdict**: Deferred - consider for future privacy features.
---
## Technical Specification
### Security Configuration
```rust
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
pub struct SecurityConfig {
/// Enable delta signing
pub signing_enabled: bool,
/// Signing algorithm
pub signing_algorithm: SigningAlgorithm,
/// Enable capability tokens
pub capabilities_enabled: bool,
/// Token issuer public keys
pub trusted_issuers: Vec<TrustedIssuer>,
/// Rate limiting configuration
pub rate_limits: RateLimitConfig,
/// Input validation configuration
pub validation: ValidationConfig,
/// Clock skew tolerance
pub clock_tolerance: Duration,
/// Nonce window (for replay protection)
pub nonce_window: Duration,
}
impl Default for SecurityConfig {
fn default() -> Self {
Self {
signing_enabled: true,
signing_algorithm: SigningAlgorithm::Ed25519,
capabilities_enabled: true,
trusted_issuers: vec![],
rate_limits: RateLimitConfig {
global_rate: 100_000.0, // 100K ops/s global
client_rate: 1000.0, // 1K ops/s per client
client_burst: 100.0,
vector_rate: 100.0, // 100 ops/s per vector
vector_burst: 10.0,
},
validation: ValidationConfig {
max_delta_size: 1024 * 1024, // 1MB
max_dimensions: 4096,
max_metadata_size: 65536,
},
clock_tolerance: Duration::from_secs(300), // 5 minutes
nonce_window: Duration::from_secs(86400), // 24 hours
}
}
}
```
### Wire Format for Signed Delta
```
Signed Delta Format:
+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Magic | Version| Flags | Reserved | Delta Length |
| 0x53 | 0x01 | | | (32-bit LE) |
+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Delta Payload |
| (VectorDelta, encoded) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Key ID (32 bytes) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Timestamp (64-bit LE, Unix ms) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Nonce (16 bytes) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Signature (64 bytes, Ed25519) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
Flags:
bit 0: Compressed delta payload
bit 1: Has capability token attached
bits 2-7: Reserved
```
---
## Consequences
### Benefits
1. **Integrity**: Tamper-proof deltas with cryptographic verification
2. **Authorization**: Fine-grained capability-based access control
3. **Auditability**: Non-repudiation through signatures
4. **Resilience**: DoS protection through rate limiting
5. **Flexibility**: Configurable security levels
### Risks and Mitigations
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|-------------|--------|------------|
| Key compromise | Low | Critical | Key rotation, HSM |
| Performance overhead | Medium | Medium | Batch verification |
| Configuration errors | Medium | High | Secure defaults |
| Clock drift | Low | Medium | NTP, tolerance |
---
## References
1. NIST SP 800-63: Digital Identity Guidelines
2. RFC 8032: Edwards-Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA)
3. ADR-DB-001: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
4. ADR-007: Security Review & Technical Debt
---
## Related Decisions
- **ADR-DB-001**: Delta Behavior Core Architecture
- **ADR-DB-003**: Delta Propagation Protocol
- **ADR-DB-009**: Delta Observability
- **ADR-007**: Security Review & Technical Debt

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# Delta-Behavior Architecture Decision Records
This directory contains the Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for implementing Delta-Behavior in RuVector - a delta-first approach to incremental vector updates.
## Overview
Delta-Behavior transforms RuVector into a **delta-first vector database** where all updates are expressed as incremental changes (deltas) rather than full vector replacements. This approach provides:
- **10-100x bandwidth reduction** for sparse updates
- **Full temporal history** with point-in-time queries
- **CRDT-based conflict resolution** for concurrent updates
- **Lazy index repair** with quality bounds
- **Multi-tier compression** (5-50x storage reduction)
## ADR Index
| ADR | Title | Status | Summary |
|-----|-------|--------|---------|
| [ADR-DB-001](ADR-DB-001-delta-behavior-core-architecture.md) | Delta Behavior Core Architecture | Proposed | Delta-first architecture with layered composition |
| [ADR-DB-002](ADR-DB-002-delta-encoding-format.md) | Delta Encoding Format | Proposed | Hybrid sparse-dense with adaptive switching |
| [ADR-DB-003](ADR-DB-003-delta-propagation-protocol.md) | Delta Propagation Protocol | Proposed | Reactive push with backpressure |
| [ADR-DB-004](ADR-DB-004-delta-conflict-resolution.md) | Delta Conflict Resolution | Proposed | CRDT-based with causal ordering |
| [ADR-DB-005](ADR-DB-005-delta-index-updates.md) | Delta Index Updates | Proposed | Lazy repair with quality bounds |
| [ADR-DB-006](ADR-DB-006-delta-compression-strategy.md) | Delta Compression Strategy | Proposed | Multi-tier compression pipeline |
| [ADR-DB-007](ADR-DB-007-delta-temporal-windows.md) | Delta Temporal Windows | Proposed | Adaptive windows with compaction |
| [ADR-DB-008](ADR-DB-008-delta-wasm-integration.md) | Delta WASM Integration | Proposed | Component model with shared memory |
| [ADR-DB-009](ADR-DB-009-delta-observability.md) | Delta Observability | Proposed | Delta lineage tracking with OpenTelemetry |
| [ADR-DB-010](ADR-DB-010-delta-security-model.md) | Delta Security Model | Proposed | Signed deltas with capability tokens |
## Architecture Diagram
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DELTA-BEHAVIOR ARCHITECTURE │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌───────────────┐
│ Delta API │ ADR-001
│ (apply, get, │
│ rollback) │
└───────┬───────┘
│
┌─────────────────┼─────────────────┐
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ Security │ │ Propagation │ │ Observability │
│ (signed, │ │ (reactive, │ │ (lineage, │
│ capability) │ │ backpressure)│ │ tracing) │
│ ADR-010 │ │ ADR-003 │ │ ADR-009 │
└───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘
│ │ │
└─────────────────┼─────────────────┘
│
┌───────v───────┐
│ Conflict │ ADR-004
│ Resolution │
│ (CRDT, VC) │
└───────┬───────┘
│
┌─────────────────┼─────────────────┐
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ Encoding │ │ Temporal │ │ Index │
│ (sparse/ │ │ Windows │ │ Updates │
│ dense/RLE) │ │ (adaptive) │ │ (lazy repair) │
│ ADR-002 │ │ ADR-007 │ │ ADR-005 │
└───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘
│ │ │
└─────────────────┼─────────────────┘
│
┌─────────────────┼─────────────────┐
│ │ │
v v v
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ Compression │ │ WASM │ │ Storage │
│ (LZ4/Zstd/ │ │ Integration │ │ Layer │
│ quantize) │ │ (component │ │ (delta log, │
│ ADR-006 │ │ model) │ │ checkpoint) │
│ │ │ ADR-008 │ │ ADR-001 │
└───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘
```
## Key Design Decisions
### 1. Delta-First Storage (ADR-001)
All mutations are stored as deltas. Full vectors are materialized on-demand by composing delta chains. Checkpoints provide optimization points for composition.
### 2. Hybrid Encoding (ADR-002)
Automatic selection between sparse, dense, RLE, and dictionary encoding based on delta characteristics. Achieves 1-10x encoding-level compression.
### 3. Reactive Propagation (ADR-003)
Push-based delta distribution with explicit backpressure. Causal ordering via vector clocks ensures consistency.
### 4. CRDT Merging (ADR-004)
Per-dimension version tracking with configurable conflict resolution strategies (LWW, max, average, custom).
### 5. Lazy Index Repair (ADR-005)
Index updates are deferred until quality degrades below bounds. Background repair maintains recall targets.
### 6. Multi-Tier Compression (ADR-006)
Encoding -> Quantization -> Entropy coding -> Batch optimization. Achieves 5-50x total compression.
### 7. Adaptive Windows (ADR-007)
Dynamic window sizing based on load. Automatic compaction reduces long-term storage.
### 8. WASM Component Model (ADR-008)
Clean interface contracts for browser deployment. Shared memory patterns for high-throughput scenarios.
### 9. Lineage Tracking (ADR-009)
Full delta provenance with OpenTelemetry integration. Point-in-time reconstruction and blame queries.
### 10. Signed Deltas (ADR-010)
Ed25519 signatures for integrity. Capability tokens for fine-grained authorization.
## Performance Targets
| Metric | Target | Notes |
|--------|--------|-------|
| Delta application | < 50us | Faster than full write |
| Composition (100 deltas) | < 1ms | With checkpoint |
| Network reduction (sparse) | > 10x | For <10% dimension changes |
| Storage compression | 5-50x | With full pipeline |
| Index recall degradation | < 5% | With lazy repair |
| Security overhead | < 100us | Signature verification |
## Implementation Phases
### Phase 1: Core Infrastructure
- Delta types and storage (ADR-001)
- Basic encoding (ADR-002)
- Simple checkpointing
### Phase 2: Distribution
- Propagation protocol (ADR-003)
- Conflict resolution (ADR-004)
- Causal ordering
### Phase 3: Index Integration
- Lazy repair (ADR-005)
- Quality monitoring
- Incremental HNSW
### Phase 4: Optimization
- Multi-tier compression (ADR-006)
- Temporal windows (ADR-007)
- Adaptive policies
### Phase 5: Platform
- WASM integration (ADR-008)
- Observability (ADR-009)
- Security model (ADR-010)
## Dependencies
| Component | Crate | Purpose |
|-----------|-------|---------|
| Signatures | `ed25519-dalek` | Delta signing |
| Compression | `lz4_flex`, `zstd` | Entropy coding |
| Tracing | `opentelemetry` | Observability |
| Async | `tokio` | Propagation |
| Serialization | `bincode`, `serde` | Wire format |
## Related ADRs
- **ADR-001**: Ruvector Core Architecture
- **ADR-CE-002**: Incremental Coherence Computation
- **ADR-005**: WASM Runtime Integration
- **ADR-007**: Security Review & Technical Debt
## References
1. Shapiro, M., et al. "Conflict-free Replicated Data Types." SSS 2011.
2. Kleppmann, M. "Designing Data-Intensive Applications." O'Reilly, 2017.
3. Malkov, Y., & Yashunin, D. "Efficient and robust approximate nearest neighbor search using HNSW graphs."
4. OpenTelemetry Specification. https://opentelemetry.io/docs/specs/
5. WebAssembly Component Model. https://component-model.bytecodealliance.org/
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**Authors**: RuVector Architecture Team
**Date**: 2026-01-28
**Status**: Proposed