TASK-002: Migrate SuperBuild System¶

📋 Task Metadata¶

Task ID: TASK-002 Phase: 1 - Critical Infrastructure Priority: 🔴 CRITICAL (Highest value asset) Status: 🔴 NOT STARTED Estimated Time: 16-24 hours Assigned To: TBD Dependencies: TASK-001 (PathRegistry) Blocks: Future build automation tasks

🎯 Objective¶

Migrate the SuperBuild orchestration system - the most valuable asset in __LEGAZY - providing advanced multi-project dependency resolution, parallel build scheduling, and intelligent caching.

📍 Source & Destination¶

Source Location:

__LEGAZY/06_BRAIN/01_automation/0_scripts/06_WORKFLOWS/MODULOS/SuperBuild_Basic/
├── SuperBuild.Core.psm1          (2,847 lines - Main orchestration)
├── SuperBuild.Discovery.psm1     (1,234 lines - Project scanning)
├── SuperBuild.Install.psm1       (892 lines - Dependency management)
└── SuperBuild.Utils.psm1          (456 lines - Utilities)

Target Location:

03_INFRA/03_02_build_infrastructure/03_02_01_build_orchestration/superbuild/
├── modules/
│   ├── SuperBuild.Core.psm1
│   ├── SuperBuild.Discovery.psm1
│   ├── SuperBuild.Install.psm1
│   └── SuperBuild.Utils.psm1
├── SuperBuild.psd1               (Module manifest)
├── SuperBuild.psm1               (Root module)
├── config/
│   └── superbuild.config.json
├── examples/
│   └── example-build.ps1
├── tests/
│   └── SuperBuild.Tests.ps1
└── README.md

📦 What This System Does¶

Core Capabilities¶

1. Dependency Resolution¶

Analyzes CMakeLists.txt and vcpkg.json files
Builds dependency graph
Determines optimal build order
Handles circular dependencies

2. Parallel Build Scheduling¶

Multi-core build distribution
Intelligent job scheduling
Resource management
Build queue optimization

3. Incremental Builds¶

Smart caching system
Only rebuilds changed components
Tracks file modifications
Dependency change detection

4. Automated Installation¶

vcpkg integration
Automatic dependency download
Package manager integration
Version management

5. Build Artifact Management¶

Centralized artifact storage
Build cache cleanup
Version tracking
Rollback capabilities

Key Functions¶

# Main orchestration
Start-SuperBuild -Projects @("ModuleA", "ModuleB") -Parallel

# Discovery
Find-AudioLabProjects -ScanPath "05_MODULES"
Get-ProjectDependencies -Project "MyModule"

# Build management
Build-Project -Name "MyModule" -Config "Release" -Parallel
Test-BuildStatus -Project "MyModule"

# Installation
Install-Dependencies -Project "MyModule" -Force
Update-VcpkgPackages

# Cache management
Clear-BuildCache -OlderThan (Get-Date).AddDays(-7)
Get-BuildArtifacts -Project "MyModule"

⭐ Why This Is Critical¶

Superior to Current System¶

Dependency Management: Current system doesn't handle multi-project deps
Parallel Builds: Current system builds sequentially
Caching: Current system rebuilds everything
Discovery: Current system requires manual configuration
Error Recovery: Current system stops on first error

Development Value¶

200+ hours of development work
Production-tested in real projects
Handles complex scenarios
Well-documented codebase
Extensible architecture

✅ Acceptance Criteria¶

Must Have¶

All 4 modules migrated and functional
Module manifest created (SuperBuild.psd1)
All dependencies on PathRegistry updated
Configuration system working
Integration with current CMake setup
Comprehensive README with examples
Basic test suite passing
No hardcoded paths
Error handling improved

Nice to Have¶

Performance benchmarks vs current build
GitHub Actions integration example
Build notifications system
Web dashboard for build status
Docker build environment support

🔧 Migration Steps¶

Phase 1: Analysis & Planning (2-3 hours)¶

Read all 4 module files thoroughly
Document all external dependencies
Map all path references to PathRegistry
Identify integration points with current system
Create migration strategy document
Set up test environment

Phase 2: Core Module Migration (4-6 hours)¶

Phase 3: Supporting Modules (4-6 hours)¶

Phase 4: Configuration & Integration (2-3 hours)¶

Create superbuild.config.json:

{
  "buildRoot": "${AUDIOLAB_ROOT}/build",
  "parallelJobs": 8,
  "cacheEnabled": true,
  "cachePath": "${AUDIOLAB_ROOT}/build/cache",
  "vcpkgRoot": "${VCPKG_ROOT}",
  "cmakeGenerator": "Visual Studio 17 2022",
  "defaultConfiguration": "Release"
}

Integrate with current build scripts
Test with existing modules
Verify CMake integration

Phase 5: Testing (3-4 hours)¶

Phase 6: Documentation (2-3 hours)¶

Create comprehensive README.md
Add inline code documentation
Create usage examples
Document configuration options
Create troubleshooting guide
Add architecture diagram
Create migration notes from old system

🧪 Testing Checklist¶

Unit Tests¶

# Test 1: Module loads
Import-Module .\SuperBuild.psm1 -Force
Get-Command -Module SuperBuild

# Test 2: Discovery
$projects = Find-AudioLabProjects -ScanPath "05_MODULES"
Write-Host "Found $($projects.Count) projects"

# Test 3: Dependency analysis
$deps = Get-ProjectDependencies -Project "05_MODULES/05_01_FILTERS"
Write-Host "Dependencies: $($deps -join ', ')"

# Test 4: Single build
Build-Project -Name "MyTestModule" -Config Release -Verbose

# Test 5: Parallel build
Start-SuperBuild -Projects @("Module1", "Module2", "Module3") -Parallel -MaxJobs 4

Integration Tests¶

# Full build of audio-lab modules
Start-SuperBuild -ScanPath "05_MODULES" -Config Release -Parallel

# Incremental build test
# 1. Full build
# 2. Touch one file
# 3. Rebuild (should only rebuild affected)

# Dependency change test
# 1. Build Module A and B (B depends on A)
# 2. Change A
# 3. Rebuild (both A and B should rebuild)

Performance Tests¶

# Compare SuperBuild vs manual CMake
Measure-Command { Start-SuperBuild -Projects @("Module1", "Module2", "Module3") }
Measure-Command {
    cmake --build Module1
    cmake --build Module2
    cmake --build Module3
}

📝 Migration Notes¶

Known Dependencies¶

PathRegistry: Must complete TASK-001 first
CMake: Requires CMake 3.15+
vcpkg: Optional but recommended
Visual Studio: For Windows builds

Potential Issues¶

Issue 1: Hardcoded Paths¶

Problem: Legacy code may reference C:\AudioDev\audio-lab\06_BRAIN Solution: Use PathRegistry for all paths

Issue 2: PowerShell Version¶

Problem: May use PS 5.1 specific features Solution: Test on PS 7+ and fix compatibility

Issue 3: Parallel Build Conflicts¶

Problem: Race conditions in parallel builds Solution: Add proper locking mechanisms

Issue 4: vcpkg Integration¶

Problem: vcpkg paths may be hardcoded Solution: Use environment variable or config

🔄 Rollback Plan¶

If migration fails: 1. Keep legacy version available 2. Document what didn't work 3. Use legacy system until issues resolved 4. Create detailed bug report 5. Plan incremental migration approach

📊 Success Metrics¶

Functionality¶

✅ Builds all current modules successfully
✅ Parallel builds 2-3x faster than sequential
✅ Incremental builds work correctly
✅ Cache system reduces rebuild time by 50%+
✅ Zero regressions vs current build system

Code Quality¶

✅ All functions have comment-based help
✅ Error handling for all edge cases
✅ Logging for debugging
✅ No hardcoded values
✅ Follows PowerShell best practices

Documentation¶

✅ README explains all features
✅ Examples for common scenarios
✅ Troubleshooting guide complete
✅ API reference available

Dependencies: - TASK-001 (PathRegistry) - MUST complete first

Blocks: - Future build automation improvements - CI/CD pipeline enhancements

Related: - Current CMake infrastructure in 03_INFRA - Module structure in 05_MODULES

📅 Timeline¶

Start Date: After TASK-001 completion Target Completion: End of Week 1 Actual Completion: TBD

💬 Notes & Comments¶

2025-10-17 - Task Created¶

Identified as highest value asset in __LEGAZY
Represents 200+ hours of development
Superior to current build system
Critical for project scalability

Important Considerations¶

This is the most complex migration
Take time to understand the system fully
Don't rush - quality over speed
Document everything learned
Consider phased rollout (opt-in first)

Status: 🔴 NOT STARTED Next Action: Wait for TASK-001 completion, then assign to experienced PowerShell developer

🎯 Quick Reference¶

What Makes SuperBuild Special¶

Smart: Analyzes project structure automatically
Fast: Parallel builds with intelligent scheduling
Efficient: Only rebuilds what changed
Reliable: Handles errors gracefully
Flexible: Configurable for different scenarios

Estimated Impact¶

Build Time: 50-70% reduction for incremental builds
Developer Time: Saves hours per week
CI/CD: Enables faster continuous integration
Scalability: Handles 100+ modules efficiently