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Summary

This PR introduces a complete weighted load-balancing system for RPC endpoints
with traffic distribution based on configurable provider weights (0.0-1.0).

Core Features

Weighted Load Balancing Algorithm

  • Implements probabilistic selection using WeightedIndex from rand crate
  • Supports decimal weights (0.0-1.0) for precise traffic distribution
  • Weights are relative and don't need to sum to 1.0 (normalized internally)
  • Graceful fallback to random selection if weights are invalid

Enhanced Error Handling & Resilience

  • Improved error retesting logic that preserves weight distribution
  • Error retesting now occurs AFTER weight-based selection to minimize skew
  • Maintains existing failover capabilities while respecting configured weights
  • Robust handling of edge cases (all zero weights, invalid configurations)

Configuration & Validation

  • Added weighted_rpc_steering flag to enable/disable weighted selection
  • Provider weight validation ensures values are between 0.0 and 1.0
  • Validation prevents all-zero weight configurations
  • Comprehensive configuration documentation with usage examples

Implementation Details

Network Layer Changes (chain/ethereum/src/network.rs)

  • Refactored adapter selection into modular, well-documented functions:
    • select_best_adapter(): Chooses between weighted/random strategies
    • select_weighted_adapter(): Implements WeightedIndex-based selection
    • select_random_adapter(): Enhanced random selection with error consideration
  • Added comprehensive inline documentation explaining algorithms
  • Maintains thread safety with proper Arc usage and thread-safe RNG
  • Added test coverage for weighted selection with statistical validation

Configuration System (node/src/config.rs)

  • Extended Provider struct with f64 weight field (default: 1.0)
  • Added weight validation in Provider::validate() method
  • Added Chain-level validation to prevent all-zero weight configurations
  • Integrated with existing configuration validation pipeline

CLI & Setup Integration

  • Added --weighted-rpc-steering command line flag (node/src/opt.rs)
  • Integrated weighted flag through network setup pipeline (node/src/network_setup.rs)
  • Updated chain configuration to pass weight values to adapters (node/src/chain.rs)

Documentation & Examples

  • Added comprehensive configuration documentation in full_config.toml
  • Includes weight range explanation, distribution examples, and usage guidelines
  • Clear examples showing relative weight calculations and traffic distribution

Technical Improvements

Dependency Management

  • Updated rand dependency to use the appropriate version with WeightedIndex support
  • Proper import paths for rand 0.9 distribution modules
  • Fixed compilation issues with correct trait imports (Distribution)

Code Quality & Maintenance

  • Comprehensive inline documentation for all weight-related methods
  • Clear separation of concerns with single-responsibility functions
  • Maintained backward compatibility with existing random selection
  • Added statistical test validation for weight distribution accuracy

Validation & Testing

  • Comprehensive test suite validates weight distribution over 1000 iterations
  • Statistical validation with 10% tolerance for weight accuracy
  • All existing tests continue to pass, ensuring no regression
  • Build verification across all affected packages

Configuration Example

weighted_rpc_steering = true

[chains.mainnet]
provider = [
  { label = "primary", url = "http://rpc1.io/", weight = 0.7 },   # 70% traffic
  { label = "backup", url = "http://rpc2.io/", weight = 0.3 },    # 30% traffic
]

This implementation provides production-ready weighted load balancing with
robust error handling, comprehensive validation, and excellent maintainability.

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Pull Request Overview

This PR adds weighted random steering functionality to Graph Node's Ethereum RPC provider selection system, allowing operators to configure fractional weights (0.0-1.0) for load balancing across different RPC endpoints.

Key Changes

  • Added weighted random steering configuration flag and CLI option
  • Implemented weight-based provider selection using fractional values (0.0-1.0)
  • Modified adapter selection logic to support both weighted and traditional selection strategies

Reviewed Changes

Copilot reviewed 6 out of 6 changed files in this pull request and generated 7 comments.

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File Description
node/src/opt.rs Added CLI flag for enabling weighted RPC steering
node/src/config.rs Added weight field to Provider struct with validation and serde support
node/src/network_setup.rs Integrated weighted steering flag into network configuration
node/src/chain.rs Updated adapter creation to pass weight parameter
chain/ethereum/src/network.rs Implemented weighted selection algorithm using WeightedIndex
node/resources/tests/full_config.toml Updated test configuration with weight examples

@DaMandal0rian DaMandal0rian changed the base branch from master to feature/add-weighted-random-steering-load-balancing August 11, 2025 00:30
@DaMandal0rian DaMandal0rian force-pushed the codex/add-weighted-random-steering-load-balancing branch from 50b2cca to c3d0c5b Compare August 11, 2025 00:40
@DaMandal0rian DaMandal0rian marked this pull request as ready for review August 23, 2025 11:12
@DaMandal0rian DaMandal0rian force-pushed the codex/add-weighted-random-steering-load-balancing branch 3 times, most recently from 8acb42a to c5f3ffc Compare August 23, 2025 11:38
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This commit introduces a complete weighted load balancing system for RPC endpoints
with traffic distribution based on configurable provider weights (0.0-1.0).

## Core Features

### Weighted Load Balancing Algorithm
- Implements probabilistic selection using WeightedIndex from rand crate
- Supports decimal weights (0.0-1.0) for precise traffic distribution
- Weights are relative and don't need to sum to 1.0 (normalized internally)
- Graceful fallback to random selection if weights are invalid

### Enhanced Error Handling & Resilience
- Improved error retesting logic that preserves weight distribution
- Error retesting now occurs AFTER weight-based selection to minimize skew
- Maintains existing failover capabilities while respecting configured weights
- Robust handling of edge cases (all zero weights, invalid configurations)

### Configuration & Validation
- Added `weighted_rpc_steering` flag to enable/disable weighted selection
- Provider weight validation ensures values are between 0.0 and 1.0
- Validation prevents all-zero weight configurations
- Comprehensive configuration documentation with usage examples

## Implementation Details

### Network Layer Changes (chain/ethereum/src/network.rs)
- Refactored adapter selection into modular, well-documented functions:
  - `select_best_adapter()`: Chooses between weighted/random strategies
  - `select_weighted_adapter()`: Implements WeightedIndex-based selection
  - `select_random_adapter()`: Enhanced random selection with error consideration
- Added comprehensive inline documentation explaining algorithms
- Maintains thread safety with proper Arc usage and thread-safe RNG
- Added test coverage for weighted selection with statistical validation

### Configuration System (node/src/config.rs)
- Extended Provider struct with f64 weight field (default: 1.0)
- Added weight validation in Provider::validate() method
- Added Chain-level validation to prevent all-zero weight configurations
- Integrated with existing configuration validation pipeline

### CLI & Setup Integration
- Added --weighted-rpc-steering command line flag (node/src/opt.rs)
- Integrated weighted flag through network setup pipeline (node/src/network_setup.rs)
- Updated chain configuration to pass weight values to adapters (node/src/chain.rs)

### Documentation & Examples
- Added comprehensive configuration documentation in full_config.toml
- Includes weight range explanation, distribution examples, and usage guidelines
- Clear examples showing relative weight calculations and traffic distribution

## Technical Improvements

### Dependency Management
- Updated rand dependency to use appropriate version with WeightedIndex support
- Proper import paths for rand 0.9 distribution modules
- Fixed compilation issues with correct trait imports (Distribution)

### Code Quality & Maintenance
- Comprehensive inline documentation for all weight-related methods
- Clear separation of concerns with single-responsibility functions
- Maintained backward compatibility with existing random selection
- Added statistical test validation for weight distribution accuracy

## Validation & Testing

- Comprehensive test suite validates weight distribution over 1000 iterations
- Statistical validation with 10% tolerance for weight accuracy
- All existing tests continue to pass, ensuring no regression
- Build verification across all affected packages

## Configuration Example

```toml
weighted_rpc_steering = true

[chains.mainnet]
provider = [
  { label = "primary", url = "http://rpc1.io", weight = 0.7 },   # 70% traffic
  { label = "backup", url = "http://rpc2.io", weight = 0.3 },    # 30% traffic
]
```

This implementation provides production-ready weighted load balancing with
robust error handling, comprehensive validation, and excellent maintainability.

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@DaMandal0rian DaMandal0rian force-pushed the codex/add-weighted-random-steering-load-balancing branch from c5f3ffc to ecf7000 Compare August 23, 2025 11:42
@DaMandal0rian DaMandal0rian merged commit f3ed6a2 into graphprotocol:feature/add-weighted-random-steering-load-balancing Aug 23, 2025
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