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Rationale:
Since a while, conda uses internally the libmamba solver (i.e. the same thing as mamba). Mamba development itself is basically over, as the devs concentrate on rattler-based solving. The latter is the future for Snakemake as well, by natively interfacing with rattler via py-rattler. However, until then, the recent quite disruptive changes in mamba 2.0 (including CLI and unexpected behavior changes) suggest that it is more robust for us at the moment to move back to conda, and simply require a recent conda release, such that it is as fast as mamba.

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  • New Features

    • Updated the default package manager from mamba to conda across various components, simplifying environment setup.
    • Introduced a new function to enhance environment setup flag management.
  • Bug Fixes

    • Enhanced error handling and messaging for conda environment initialization.
  • Chores

    • Removed unnecessary dependencies, including mamba, and updated the testing environment configuration for better compatibility.
    • Updated Docker images and commands for environment setup to reflect the transition to conda.
    • Added the nodefaults channel to configuration files for improved package management.

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The pull request introduces significant updates to the CI workflow and the Snakemake codebase. Key changes include replacing the setup-micromamba action with setup-miniconda in the CI configuration, removing the cache-environment option, and modifying the Conda and Env classes to eliminate support for mamba. Additionally, the test-environment.yml file has been updated to streamline dependency management, including the removal of the mamba dependency and adjustments to several version constraints.

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File Change Summary
.github/workflows/main.yml Replaced setup-micromamba with setup-miniconda, removed cache-environment from jobs, added miniforge-version.
setup.cfg Updated version constraint for snakemake-interface-executor-plugins from >=9.2.0,<10.0 to >=9.3.2,<10.0.
snakemake/deployment/conda.py Added MIN_CONDA_VER constant, removed frontend parameter from Conda class, simplified command execution logic, updated version check to 24.7.1, removed is_mamba_available.
test-environment.yml Removed mamba dependency, added nodefaults channel, updated versions for peppy, pulp, and paramiko, removed duplicate appdirs entry.
tests/tests.py Added import for get_env_setup_done_flag_file, updated assertion in test_conda_create_envs_only to use the new function.

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.github/workflows/main.yml (1)

62-64: LGTM! Consider pinning the miniforge version.

The change from setup-micromamba to setup-miniconda aligns well with the PR objective of updating conda dependency and deprecating mamba support. This is a good move towards standardizing the environment setup.

Consider pinning the miniforge-version to a specific version instead of using latest. This can help ensure reproducibility and prevent unexpected changes in the CI environment. For example:

miniforge-version: 23.3.1-1

You can update this version periodically as needed.

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.github/workflows/main.yml (2)

147-150: LGTM! Consistent with Linux job changes.

The changes in the Windows job mirror those made in the Linux job, which is good for consistency across platforms. This update successfully aligns the Windows environment setup with the new conda-based approach.

As mentioned in the previous comment, consider pinning the miniforge-version to a specific version for reproducibility.


Line range hint 1-164: Inconsistency in formatting job and clarification needed on caching.

  1. The formatting job still uses mamba-org/setup-micromamba@v1. For consistency with the other jobs and alignment with the PR objectives, consider updating this to use conda-incubator/setup-miniconda@v3 as well.

  2. The cache-environment option has been removed from both the formatting and testing jobs. While this change is not directly related to the PR objectives, it might affect the CI performance. Could you provide some context on why this change was made?

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snakemake/settings/types.py (3)

252-252: Update default conda_frontend to 'conda'.

The default value of conda_frontend has been correctly updated to 'conda' to reflect the deprecation of mamba support.


262-263: Import logger for warning messages.

The addition of logger import is necessary for issuing deprecation warnings in __post_init__.


268-276: Add deprecation warning and reset for alternative conda frontends.

The code appropriately warns users about the deprecation of alternative conda frontends and resets self.conda_frontend to 'conda' to ensure consistent behavior.

snakemake/deployment/conda.py (6)

92-92: Removal of frontend parameter is correctly reflected

The instantiation of Conda in the conda property now omits the frontend parameter, consistent with the updated Conda class definition where frontend is no longer required.


532-532: Updated subcommand to use conda exclusively

The subcommand is now set to ["conda"], reflecting the deprecation of mamba support and ensuring that only conda is used for environment creation.


653-653: Removed frontend parameter from Conda.__new__ method

The __new__ method signature no longer includes the frontend parameter, aligning with the decision to simplify the Conda class by removing support for multiple frontends.


662-662: Removed frontend parameter from Conda.__init__ method

The __init__ method now excludes the frontend parameter, consistent with the refactoring to eliminate mamba support and streamline the initialization process.


698-725: Simplified command availability check to focus on conda

The _check method now sets frontend = "conda" and removes conditional logic related to mamba. This change aligns with removing mamba support and simplifies the command availability check.

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763-769: Updated minimum required conda version to 24.9.1

The version check now requires conda version 24.9.1 or later, which aligns with the PR objective to rely on the latest conda features. This update ensures compatibility with the required functionalities introduced in newer conda versions.

@johanneskoester johanneskoester changed the title fix: rely on conda >24.9.1 for conda env deployment and deprecate mamba support fix: rely on conda >24.7.1 for conda env deployment and deprecate mamba support Oct 7, 2024
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snakemake/deployment/conda.py (1)

Line range hint 535-544: Include --yes flag when creating environment from YAML file

In the create_env function, when the filetype is "yaml", the yes_flag is set to an empty list, omitting the --yes flag from the conda env create command. This might result in interactive prompts during environment creation, which could disrupt automated workflows. To ensure non-interactive execution, consider including the --yes flag even when using YAML files.

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     subcommand.append("env")
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+    yes_flag = ["--yes"]
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701-740: Duplicate Comment: Address unused variable e and enhance exception chaining

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snakemake/deployment/containerize.py (2)

43-43: Approve the Docker image change, but consider using a specific version tag.

The change from condaforge/mambaforge:latest to condaforge/miniforge3:latest aligns with the PR objective of deprecating mamba support. However, using the latest tag may lead to inconsistent builds over time.

Consider using a specific version tag for miniforge3 to ensure reproducibility. For example:

-FROM condaforge/miniforge3:latest
+FROM condaforge/miniforge3:4.10.3-10

Replace 4.10.3-10 with the most recent stable version available.


70-70: Approve the conda command change, but consider adding a version check.

The change from mamba env create to conda env create aligns with the PR objective of deprecating mamba support.

Consider adding a version check to ensure conda >24.7.1 is used, as mentioned in the PR objectives. You could add this check before the environment creation:

+RUN conda --version && \
+    conda_version=$(conda --version | cut -d ' ' -f 2) && \
+    if [ "$(printf '%s\n' "24.7.1" "$conda_version" | sort -V | head -n1)" = "24.7.1" ]; then \
+        echo "Conda version $conda_version is compatible"; \
+    else \
+        echo "Error: Conda version must be >24.7.1" && exit 1; \
+    fi
 RUN conda env create --prefix {prefix} --file {env_target_path} &&

This ensures that the containerization process fails if the conda version requirement is not met.

snakemake/cli.py (1)

Line range hint 1624-1629: Update to conda frontend default and documentation

The default value for the --conda-frontend argument has been changed from "mamba" to "conda". This change aligns with the PR objective to rely on conda >24.7.1 for conda environment deployment and deprecate mamba support.

However, the help text still recommends mamba as being much faster. This might be confusing for users given the change in default behavior.

Consider updating the help text to reflect the new default and explain the rationale behind the change. For example:

 group_conda.add_argument(
     "--conda-frontend",
     default="conda",
     choices=["conda", "mamba"],
-    help="Choose the conda frontend for installing environments. "
-    "Mamba is much faster and highly recommended.",
+    help="Choose the conda frontend for installing environments. "
+    "Default is conda (>24.7.1) which now uses the libmamba solver internally. "
+    "Mamba is still available but no longer recommended due to recent disruptive changes.",
 )
snakemake/deployment/conda.py (1)

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  • snakemake/workflow.py
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4-4: Excellent addition of the 'nodefaults' channel.

Adding the 'nodefaults' channel is a good practice for ensuring reproducibility. It prevents conda from automatically including default channels, which can sometimes lead to inconsistent environments across different systems. This change aligns well with best practices for conda environment management.


6-6: Approved: BCFtools version update to 1.21.

Updating BCFtools from version 1.10 to 1.21 is a significant upgrade that likely brings important improvements and bug fixes. This update aligns with the PR's objective of using more recent software versions.

To ensure this update doesn't introduce unexpected changes to your workflows, please verify:

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1-6: Verify completeness of dependencies for containerized tests.

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1-1: LGTM! Verify the new Docker image.

The update to the containerized directive looks good. The Docker image has been updated from version 1.0 to 1.2, and the repository has changed from "quay.io/snakemake" to "snakemake".

To ensure the workflow continues to function as expected, please verify:

  1. The new image "snakemake/containerize-testimage:1.2" exists and is accessible.
  2. The new image is compatible with the current workflow and contains all necessary dependencies.

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tests/test_containerized/Dockerfile (5)

1-1: Approved: Base image change aligns with PR objectives

The change from condaforge/mambaforge:latest to condaforge/miniforge3:latest as the base image is consistent with the PR's goal of deprecating mamba support and relying on conda. This modification ensures that the testing environment uses a minimal Conda-based image, which is appropriate for the new approach.


15-15: Verify compatibility with updated bcftools version

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# Optionally, you can add a step to fetch and display the changelog between these versions
# This would require additional setup to access the bcftools repository or release notes

9-9: Ensure consistency of the conda environment prefix

The update to the conda environment prefix is appropriate and likely reflects changes in the overall conda setup process. This modification is consistent with the PR's objectives.

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prefix=$(grep "prefix:" tests/test_containerized/Dockerfile | awk '{print $3}')
echo "Conda environment prefix: $prefix"

# Check if the prefix is used consistently
if grep -q "$prefix" tests/test_containerized/Dockerfile; then
    echo "Prefix is used consistently in the Dockerfile."
else
    echo "Warning: Prefix might not be used consistently in the Dockerfile."
    echo "Please manually verify the usage of the prefix."
fi

21-22: Approved: Conda environment creation aligns with PR objectives

The modification of the environment creation commands to use 'conda' instead of 'mamba' directly implements the PR's goal of deprecating mamba support. The adjustment of paths for environment creation and the environment.yaml file is consistent with the earlier prefix changes.

To ensure the conda environment is created correctly, please run the following script:

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# Extract the conda env creation command from the Dockerfile
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echo "Conda environment creation command:"
echo "$conda_command"

# Check if the command uses 'conda' and not 'mamba'
if [[ $conda_command == *"conda env create"* ]] && [[ $conda_command != *"mamba"* ]]; then
    echo "Verification successful: The command uses 'conda' for environment creation."
else
    echo "Verification failed: Please check the conda environment creation command."
fi

# Verify the paths used in the command
prefix=$(echo "$conda_command" | grep -oP "(?<=--prefix )[^ ]+")
yaml_file=$(echo "$conda_command" | grep -oP "(?<=--file )[^ ]+")

echo "Verifying paths:"
echo "Prefix: $prefix"
echo "YAML file: $yaml_file"

# Check if the paths are consistent with earlier changes
if [[ $prefix == "/conda-envs/2a132eb0d84044eaf02032bd9f9851fd" ]] && 
   [[ $yaml_file == "/conda-envs/2a132eb0d84044eaf02032bd9f9851fd/environment.yaml" ]]; then
    echo "Path verification successful: The paths are consistent with earlier changes."
else
    echo "Path verification failed: Please check the consistency of paths in the conda command."
fi

3-3: Verify the conda environment hash

The update to the conda environment hash label is appropriate, as it likely reflects changes in the conda environment definition. This update is crucial for maintaining proper caching and reproducibility of the conda environment.

To ensure the hash is correct, please run the following script:

snakemake/deployment/containerize.py (1)

74-79: Approve the step renumbering and cleanup command changes.

The changes in step numbering and the switch from mamba clean to conda clean are consistent with the overall objective of deprecating mamba support. The -y flag is maintained, ensuring non-interactive execution during the containerization process.

snakemake/cli.py (2)

Line range hint 1-1629: Summary of changes and recommendations

The primary change in this file is the update to the --conda-frontend argument, switching the default from "mamba" to "conda". This change aligns with the PR objective to rely on conda >24.7.1 and deprecate mamba support.

Key points and recommendations:

  1. Update the help text for --conda-frontend to reflect the new default and explain the rationale.
  2. Consider broader implications including documentation updates, backward compatibility, performance monitoring, and user communication.
  3. Implement a deprecation warning for explicit mamba usage.
  4. Add performance benchmarking to validate the change.
  5. Verify and update any other parts of the codebase that might assume mamba as the default.

These changes and considerations will ensure a smooth transition from mamba to conda as the default frontend while maintaining clear communication with users about the change and its implications.


Line range hint 1-1629: Consider broader impact of conda frontend change

While the change to the --conda-frontend default is localized to a single argument, it may have broader implications for the Snakemake workflow and user experience.

  1. Documentation: Ensure that all relevant documentation (both in-code and external) is updated to reflect this change in default behavior.

  2. Backward Compatibility: Consider adding a deprecation warning if users explicitly set --conda-frontend mamba, informing them about the change and future plans.

  3. Performance Monitoring: As the change is motivated by conda's improved performance with the libmamba solver, it might be beneficial to add performance monitoring or benchmarking to ensure the change meets expectations.

  4. User Communication: Plan for how this change will be communicated to users, possibly through release notes or a migration guide.

To facilitate these considerations, you might want to:

  1. Add a deprecation warning in the argument parsing logic when mamba is explicitly selected.
  2. Implement a simple benchmarking function to compare conda and mamba performance in your test suite.
  3. Update the user guide and any examples that might reference mamba as the recommended or default option.

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After comprehensive verification, all instances of mamba usage within the codebase are appropriately handled. The change to set mamba as the default conda frontend in snakemake/cli.py is consistent with existing documentation, Docker configurations, and help descriptions. This adjustment aligns with the goal of leveraging libmamba for improved performance without introducing any inconsistencies or overlooked references.

Action Items:

  • Ensure that all user-facing documentation has been reviewed and accurately reflects the change to mamba as the default frontend.
  • Monitor user feedback post-release to identify any unforeseen issues related to this change.
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snakemake/deployment/conda.py (3)

Line range hint 536-541: Confirm absence of --yes flag to ensure non-interactive environment creation

At lines 536-541, when filetype is 'yaml', the yes_flag list is set to empty:

yes_flag = ["--yes"]
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714-741: Implement exception chaining for clearer error context

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7-7: LGTM! Consider specifying the minimum conda version.

The change from mamba to conda aligns with the PR objectives to deprecate mamba support. This modification ensures consistency with the rest of the codebase and tests the new behavior.

To further align with the PR objectives, consider adding a check for the minimum conda version (>24.7.1) before running the command. This could be done by adding a version check at the beginning of the file:

import conda
from packaging import version

if version.parse(conda.__version__) <= version.parse("24.7.1"):
    raise RuntimeError("This test requires conda >24.7.1")

This addition would ensure that the test is run with the intended conda version, preventing potential issues with older versions.


Line range hint 28-31: Enhance test robustness by verifying conda environment usage.

The current test checks the ripgrep version, which indirectly verifies that the conda environment was created and used. To make the test more robust and directly tied to the conda environment creation, consider adding a step to verify that the command is indeed running in the created conda environment.

You could modify the shell command in rule 'a' to include a check for the conda environment:

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        "test.out",
    log:
        err="test.log",
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         rg --version | grep -o 'ripgrep [0-9]*\.[0-9]*\.[0-9]*' > {output}) 2> {log.err}
        """

This change ensures that the test fails if the conda environment is not created or activated properly, providing a more direct test of the conda functionality.

tests/test_conda_function/Snakefile (1)

1-7: LGTM! Consider specifying the conda version.

The change from mamba to conda aligns with the PR objectives to deprecate mamba support. This is a good step towards standardizing on conda for environment management.

To ensure consistency with the PR objectives and maintain performance, consider specifying the conda version in the shell command. This will guarantee that a version > 24.7.1 is used. For example:

f"conda create -y -n {env_name} -c conda-forge --override-channels ripgrep=={wildcards.version} conda>=24.7.1"

This addition will install conda itself in the new environment, ensuring the required version is used.

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Line range hint 1-31: Overall, the changes look good and align with the PR objectives.

The switch from mamba to conda in the environment creation command is implemented correctly. The rest of the file remains consistent with this change. The suggested improvements (checking conda version and verifying conda environment usage) would further enhance the test's effectiveness in ensuring the correct behavior of the updated conda-based workflow.

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Line range hint 20-37: Verify ripgrep versions in test cases

The test cases use ripgrep versions 12.1.1 and 13.0.0. While these haven't changed, it's worth verifying if these versions are still appropriate for testing, especially considering the recent changes in the conda environment setup.

To check the latest available versions of ripgrep, you can run:

This will show the 5 most recent versions of ripgrep available in the conda-forge channel. If there are significantly newer versions available, consider updating the test cases to include a more recent version.

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61-65: LGTM! Consider specifying a fixed miniforge version for reproducibility.

The change from setup-micromamba to setup-miniconda aligns well with the PR objective of updating conda dependency and deprecating mamba support. This ensures that the CI environment uses conda >24.7.1 as intended.

Consider specifying a fixed miniforge version instead of using latest to ensure reproducible builds:

miniforge-version: 23.11.0-0

This way, you can control when to update the miniforge version explicitly.


147-151: LGTM! Consider specifying a fixed miniforge version and fix the typo.

The change from setup-micromamba to setup-miniconda for the Windows job is consistent with the changes made in the testing job and aligns well with the PR objective.

  1. Consider specifying a fixed miniforge version instead of using latest to ensure reproducible builds:
miniforge-version: 23.11.0-0
  1. There's a typo in the step name. It should be "Setup snakemake environment" instead of "Setup snakemke environment".

Action Required: Update formatting Job to Use Conda

The formatting job still references mamba-org/setup-micromamba@v1. To ensure consistency across all jobs, please update this to use conda-incubator/setup-miniconda@v3.

  • Change:
    • From: mamba-org/setup-micromamba@v1
    • To: conda-incubator/setup-miniconda@v3

This will align the formatting job with the other jobs that already use Conda, ensuring uniform dependency management.

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Line range hint 1-165: Consider further improvements and verifications.

The changes successfully implement the PR objective of updating conda dependency and deprecating mamba support. However, there are a few additional considerations:

  1. The formatting job still uses mamba-org/setup-micromamba@v1. Consider updating this to use conda-incubator/setup-miniconda@v3 for consistency.

  2. The build-container-image job might need to be updated if the Dockerfile was modified to remove mamba dependencies.

  3. It would be beneficial to verify that all conda-related commands in the workflow file are compatible with the new conda version.

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54-54: Approve the dependency version update.

The update to the snakemake-interface-executor-plugins dependency version (from >=9.2.0,<10.0 to >=9.3.2,<10.0) is appropriate. This change ensures the project uses a more recent version of the executor plugins interface while maintaining compatibility with versions below 10.0.

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  1. The compatibility of this updated dependency version with the rest of the project.
  2. That the changelog or release notes for snakemake-interface-executor-plugins between versions 9.2.0 and 9.3.2 don't contain any breaking changes or deprecations that might affect Snakemake.

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499-499: Update to use new function for checking environment setup.

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[8.20.6](v8.20.5...v8.20.6)
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### Bug Fixes

* rely on conda &gt;24.7.1 for conda env deployment and deprecate mamba
support ([#3121](#3121))
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