feat: add support for any_value()

[martin-georgiev]

Summary by CodeRabbit

• New Features
  • Expanded advanced query capabilities with new custom functions for enhanced DQL querying, supporting more robust handling of array and JSON data.
• Documentation
  • Updated guides and reference materials to showcase the new query functions and integration steps across multiple frameworks.
• Tests
  • Added automated tests to ensure the new query functionality operates reliably.
• Chores
  • Refined automation settings to adjust code review triggers.

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Walkthrough

This pull request makes several adjustments. The GitHub Actions workflow file now processes pull requests containing the phrase "Auto Request Review" by removing it from the ignored list. In addition, documentation for PostgreSQL functions is updated and extended across several integration files to include a new ANY_VALUE function, plus additional custom functions (ALL_OF and ANY_OF) for Doctrine ORM. A new class implementing the ANY_VALUE function has been added along with corresponding tests to verify its integration.

Changes

File(s)	Change Summary
.github/workflows/sloth.yml	Removed "Auto Request Review" from the ignored list in the Sloth job configuration.
docs/AVAILABLE-FUNCTIONS-AND-OPERATORS.md	Added a documentation entry for the PostgreSQL function ANY_VALUE.
docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-DOCTRINE.md, docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-LARAVEL.md, docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-SYMFONY.md	Added registration entries for new custom string functions: ANY_VALUE (across all), plus ALL_OF and ANY_OF in Doctrine integration.
src/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValue.php	Introduced the AnyValue class implementing the PostgreSQL ANY_VALUE() function.
tests/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValueTest.php	Added test cases to validate the functionality of the newly implemented ANY_VALUE function.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
    participant Dev as Developer
    participant GH as GitHub Actions
    participant Sloth as Sloth Tool
    Dev->>GH: Push pull request event
    GH->>Sloth: Trigger sloth job
    Sloth-->>GH: Process PR (including "Auto Request Review")
    GH-->>Dev: Return review outcome

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sequenceDiagram
    participant App as Application
    participant ORM as Doctrine ORM
    participant AnyValue as ANY_VALUE Function
    participant DB as Database
    App->>ORM: Execute DQL query with ANY_VALUE
    ORM->>AnyValue: Invoke ANY_VALUE function logic
    AnyValue->>ORM: Return function prototype (any_value(%s))
    ORM->>DB: Execute generated SQL query
    DB-->>ORM: Send query result
    ORM-->>App: Deliver final results

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Possibly related PRs

• ci: use Sloth to determine the outcome from CI checks #270: Modifies the ignored list in the Sloth workflow configuration, directly related to the recent changes.
• ci: skip sloth when the PR author is the release-please bot #312: Also addresses adjustments in the Sloth job by adding conditional steps for skipping checks, impacting similar workflow behavior.

Poem

I hopped into the code with glee,
Tweaks in workflows set reviews free.
ANY_VALUE now sings in our ORM tune,
In docs and tests, it blossoms soon.
A rabbit's cheer for code so bright—
Leaping through changes, day and night!

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• .github/workflows/sloth.yml (0 hunks)
• docs/AVAILABLE-FUNCTIONS-AND-OPERATORS.md (1 hunks)
• docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-DOCTRINE.md (1 hunks)
• docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-LARAVEL.md (1 hunks)
• docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-SYMFONY.md (2 hunks)
• src/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValue.php (1 hunks)
• tests/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValueTest.php (1 hunks)

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• .github/workflows/sloth.yml

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`tests/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/**/*.php`: Use the PostgreSQL official documentation to verify that tests include comprehensive use cases and example SQL que...

tests/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/**/*.php: Use the PostgreSQL official documentation to verify that tests include comprehensive use cases and example SQL queries for the tested SQL functions and operators.

• tests/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValueTest.php

🔇 Additional comments (7)

src/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValue.php (1)

1-22: Implementation looks good!

The AnyValue class is well-structured, properly documented with a reference to PostgreSQL documentation, and follows the same pattern as other function implementations in the library. The function prototype and node mapping are appropriately set up.

docs/AVAILABLE-FUNCTIONS-AND-OPERATORS.md (1)

33-33: Documentation entry is correctly added.

The any_value function is properly documented in the table of available PostgreSQL functions, following the same format as other entries and placed in alphabetical order.

docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-DOCTRINE.md (1)

73-76: Good organization of array value functions.

The creation of a dedicated category for array value extracting functions and including ALL_OF, ANY_OF, and ANY_VALUE enhances clarity for users. The functions are properly registered with their respective class implementations.

docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-LARAVEL.md (1)

89-89: Function correctly added to Laravel integration.

The ANY_VALUE function is appropriately registered in the Laravel configuration example, maintaining consistency with the project's documentation standards.

docs/INTEGRATING-WITH-SYMFONY.md (2)

67-67: LGTM: Improved formatting with blank line

The addition of a blank line here improves readability by providing clear separation between different function groups in the configuration.

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82-82: LGTM: Added ANY_VALUE function properly

The ANY_VALUE function is correctly registered in the appropriate "array and string specific functions" section, following the established pattern of other function registrations.

tests/MartinGeorgiev/Doctrine/ORM/Query/AST/Functions/AnyValueTest.php (1)

12-39:

✅ Verification successful

Enhance test documentation and clarify test case descriptions

The test class is well-structured, but has a few areas for improvement:

1. The comment on line 27 describes the test as "from list of integers" but the test values are strings ('red', 'green', 'blue').
2. According to our coding guidelines, tests for SQL functions should include comprehensive documentation explaining the function's purpose and behavior.

Consider these improvements:

<?php

declare(strict_types=1);

namespace Tests\MartinGeorgiev\Doctrine\ORM\Query\AST\Functions;

use Fixtures\MartinGeorgiev\Doctrine\Entity\ContainsArrays;
use Fixtures\MartinGeorgiev\Doctrine\Entity\ContainsTexts;
use MartinGeorgiev\Doctrine\ORM\Query\AST\Functions\AnyValue;
use MartinGeorgiev\Doctrine\ORM\Query\AST\Functions\Arr;

/**
+ * @see https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/functions-aggregate.html Documentation for PostgreSQL any_value() function
+ * 
+ * Tests that DQL ANY_VALUE() function is correctly translated to PostgreSQL any_value() function
+ * ANY_VALUE returns an arbitrary non-NULL value from the values within the group
+ * Useful in GROUP BY queries when you need to select values not in the GROUP BY clause
+ */
class AnyValueTest extends TestCase
{
    protected function getStringFunctions(): array
    {
        return [
            'ANY_VALUE' => AnyValue::class,
            'ARRAY' => Arr::class,
        ];
    }

    protected function getExpectedSqlStatements(): array
    {
        return [
            'from array field' => 'SELECT any_value(c0_.array1) AS sclr_0 FROM ContainsArrays c0_',
            'from text field' => 'SELECT any_value(c0_.text1) AS sclr_0 FROM ContainsTexts c0_',
-            'from list of integers' => "SELECT any_value(ARRAY['red', 'green', 'blue']) AS sclr_0 FROM ContainsTexts c0_",
+            'from list of strings' => "SELECT any_value(ARRAY['red', 'green', 'blue']) AS sclr_0 FROM ContainsTexts c0_",
        ];
    }

    protected function getDqlStatements(): array
    {
        return [
            'from array field' => \sprintf('SELECT ANY_VALUE(e.array1) FROM %s e', ContainsArrays::class),
            'from text field' => \sprintf('SELECT ANY_VALUE(e.text1) FROM %s e', ContainsTexts::class),
-            'from list of integers' => \sprintf("SELECT ANY_VALUE(ARRAY('red', 'green', 'blue')) FROM %s e", ContainsTexts::class),
+            'from list of strings' => \sprintf("SELECT ANY_VALUE(ARRAY('red', 'green', 'blue')) FROM %s e", ContainsTexts::class),
        ];
    }
    
+    /**
+     * Add a test case with GROUP BY to demonstrate the common use case
+     */
+    public function testWithGroupBy(): void
+    {
+        $dql = \sprintf('SELECT ANY_VALUE(e.text1), COUNT(e.id) FROM %s e GROUP BY e.id', ContainsTexts::class);
+        $expectedSql = 'SELECT any_value(c0_.text1) AS sclr_0, COUNT(c0_.id) AS sclr_1 FROM ContainsTexts c0_ GROUP BY c0_.id';
+        $this->assertDqlProducesSql($dql, $expectedSql);
+    }
}

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🌐 Web query:

What is the purpose of PostgreSQL's any_value() function and how is it used?

💡 Result:

PostgreSQL's ANY_VALUE() function, introduced in version 16, is an aggregate function designed to simplify and optimize queries using GROUP BY clauses. It returns an arbitrary non-null value from a group of rows, resolving ambiguities when non-aggregated columns are included in the SELECT statement but not in the GROUP BY clause.

Purpose

• Resolve Grouping Ambiguity: Before PostgreSQL 16, all non-aggregated columns in the SELECT clause had to be included in the GROUP BY clause. ANY_VALUE() relaxes this requirement by allowing you to include columns without explicitly aggregating them, selecting any representative value from the group[2].
• Performance Optimization: Unlike MIN() or MAX(), which require scanning all values in a group, ANY_VALUE() can return the first non-null value encountered, reducing computational overhead[2][4].
• Non-Deterministic Results: The chosen value is implementation-dependent and may vary between executions, making it suitable for scenarios where the specific value is irrelevant (e.g., reporting or debugging)[7][9].

Syntax

ANY_VALUE(expression)

Usage Example

Imagine a table sales with columns region, product, and revenue. To get total revenue per region along with a sample product name:

SELECT 
  region,
  ANY_VALUE(product) AS example_product,
  SUM(revenue) AS total_revenue
FROM sales
GROUP BY region;

Here, ANY_VALUE(product) returns any product name from each region group[2][7].

Key Considerations

1. Handling NULLs:
   • Returns NULL if all group values are NULL[1][3].
   • If some values are non-null, it picks one arbitrarily[4][6].
2. Alternatives:
   • MIN()/MAX() can serve similar purposes but require full scans[2][4].
   • Avoid mixing ANY_VALUE() with columns needing deterministic results[9].
3. Use Cases:
   • Simplifying queries with multiple functionally dependent columns.
   • Improving performance in large datasets by reducing aggregation effort[2][9].

Performance Benefits

In PostgreSQL, ANY_VALUE() can execute ~35% faster than MIN()/MAX() in some cases, as it avoids value comparisons[2]. For example:

EXPLAIN ANALYZE
SELECT country, ANY_VALUE(city), SUM(population)
FROM city_data
GROUP BY country;

This skips the need to track min/max city values, streamlining execution[2][4].

By addressing grouping ambiguities and offering efficiency gains, ANY_VALUE() enhances flexibility in SQL queries while adhering to SQL:2023 standards[9][10].

Citations:

• 1: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/redshift/latest/dg/r_ANY_VALUE.html
• 2: https://www.enterprisedb.com/blog/guide-any-value-functionality-postgresql-16
• 3: https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/sql/language-manual/functions/any_value
• 4: https://modern-sql.com/caniuse/any_value
• 5: https://postgrespro.ru/docs/postgresql/17/functions-aggregate?lang=en
• 6: https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/CAApHDvoCMki1NWLyeijUj_P5uxymWejGf5r2zX7o_JOEku_55Q@mail.gmail.com
• 7: https://www.jooq.org/doc/latest/manual/sql-building/column-expressions/aggregate-functions/any-value-function/
• 8: https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/CAMsGm5fb8nRjTSJfAQ4LAyxDyY9NLj2=TnzQC2V9jO8zf710Eg@mail.gmail.com
• 9: https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/functions-aggregate.html
• 10: https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/5cff866c-10a8-d2df-32cb-e9072e6b04a2@postgresfriends.org

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Action: Enhance Documentation and Correct Test Case Labeling in ANY_VALUETest

The changes in this test update address two key concerns:

• Mismatch in Test Descriptions:
  The key for the test case using literal values was renamed from "from list of integers" to "from list of strings" to correctly reflect the provided values ('red', 'green', 'blue').

• Comprehensive Function Documentation:
  The test class now includes detailed PHPDoc comments that reference PostgreSQL’s ANY_VALUE() function (introduced in version 16) and explain its behavior—especially its role in GROUP BY queries. This aligns with our coding guidelines by clarifying the function's purpose and ensuring that its non-deterministic behavior and performance benefits are well documented.

Additionally, a new test case (testWithGroupBy) has been added to demonstrate the common group-by usage scenario, further enhancing the overall test coverage for the ANY_VALUE function.

These improvements resolve the initial concerns by better aligning test descriptions with the actual test content and enhancing the documentation for clarity and completeness.

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