Performance regression when staging files
Metadata
Current evaluation
Fixed in Snapcraft 9.1.4 via PR #6481, addressing a craft-parts performance regression when staging large numbers of files.
Resolution: closed resolved
Reason: Resolved by merging PR #6481, which updates the craft-parts dependency to a version that fixes the staging performance regression.
Evaluated by: mr-cal-bot
No scores available.
Issue body
### Check existing issues
- [x] I've verified that this bug isn't described by any existing issues.
### Bug description
craft-parts had a performance regression when staging large numbers of files that affected the MAAS snap and some others.
Thanks to @chris-bainbridge and @alexsander-souza for spotting this for us.
### Steps to reproduce
n/a
### Environment
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### snapcraft.yaml
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### Log output
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Evaluation history
| Date | Model | Scores | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | closed resolved | Fixed in Snapcraft 9.1.4 via PR #6481, addressing a craft-parts performance regression when staging large numbers of files. | |
| ~deepseek/deepseek-pro-latest |
Impact:
60
Quick Win:
23
Complexity:
45
Confidence:
75
Actionability:
70
|
keep open | Performance regression in craft-parts when staging large numbers of files, affecting the MAAS snap. Root cause identified; fix in craft-parts#1760, planned for Snapcraft 9.1.4 via #6481. | |
| ~deepseek/deepseek-pro-latest |
Impact:
55
Quick Win:
3
Complexity:
70
Confidence:
30
Actionability:
20
|
needs triage | Performance regression in craft-parts when staging large numbers of files, affecting the MAAS snap and others; no reproducer, logs, or environment details provided. |
Update history
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Related work
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Likely Fixed By:
snapcraft#6481
(confidence 100%)
Direct fix PR that updates the craft-parts dependency to resolve the regression.
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Related To:
craft-parts#1760
(confidence 90%)
Root cause and fix context for the craft-parts staging performance regression mentioned in the issue comments.
Related issues
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