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This PR improves the performance of augmented system computation within barrier method by moving iterative refinement, forming augmented system, and few other computations to the GPU.

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  • Refactor

    • Iterative refinement and related routines now operate on device-resident vectors with device-side helpers and GPU-native paths.
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    • Solver and augmented-system flows are GPU-first with cached device structures and native device kernels for faster factorization and solves.
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    • Improved device-side assembly and consolidation for the quadratic objective; more robust numeric routines and error reporting in iterative refinement.
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    • Several host-side overloads/APIs removed or replaced; update integrations to the new device-oriented interfaces.

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Moved iterative refinement and augmented-system handling to GPU-first implementations using rmm::device_uvector and device CSR; removed several host-side barrier APIs; added device-side functors and norms; rewrote quadratic objective assembly to build H = Q + Q^T via triplet→CSR→row-wise consolidation. (34 words)

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API simplification / barrier header
cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp
Removed host-templated overloads max_step_to_boundary(...), removed cpu_compute_residual_norms(...), and removed the multi-argument host compute_search_direction(...). GPU-oriented APIs remain.
Iterative refinement → device vectors & helpers
cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
Added device functors (scale_op, multiply_op, axpy_op, subtract_scaled_op), device norm helpers (vector_norm_inf, vector_norm2), and refactored iterative refinement to operate on rmm::device_uvector<f_t> with new templates (iterative_refinement_simple, iterative_refinement_gmres, iterative_refinement). Replaced dense-vector temporaries with device allocations and thrust/raft operations.
Augmented system → GPU-first barrier implementation
cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
Added device_augmented (device_csr_matrix_t) and d_augmented_diagonal_indices_ to iteration_data_t; migrated augmented-system construction, diagonal extraction, factorization, solves, and multiply to device workflows; introduced device overload and host↔device wrappers for augmented_multiply(...); removed many CPU/host branches and CPU augmented storage.
Quadratic objective assembly (triplet→CSR→consolidation)
cpp/src/linear_programming/optimization_problem.cu
Rewrote set_quadratic_objective_matrix to construct H = Q + Q^T by accumulating triplets, converting to CSR, and performing per-row duplicate consolidation into Q_offsets_, Q_indices_, and Q_values_, replacing prior map-based accumulation.

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp:
- Around line 203-204: Remove the redundant pre-fill before the matrix multiply:
delete the thrust::fill(...) call so that op.a_multiply(1.0, p, 0.0, Ap)
directly writes into Ap; the a_multiply implementation follows BLAS semantics
with beta=0 and will overwrite Ap, so keep the op.a_multiply call as-is and
remove the preceding thrust::fill of Ap (refer to thrust::fill, op.a_multiply,
Ap, p in conjugate_gradient.hpp).
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131-149: Refactor: Consolidate duplicate functors across files.

The pcg_axpy_op functor (line 138-142) duplicates axpy_op in cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (lines 38-42). Both compute x + alpha * y.

Consider extracting common device functors (axpy, scale, multiply) into a shared header like cpp/src/dual_simplex/device_functors.hpp to eliminate duplication and improve maintainability.

Based on learnings: Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.cuh (1)

65-77: LGTM! Consistent device-side reduction utility.

The device_vector_sum function correctly mirrors the pattern of device_vector_norm_inf, using CUB's DeviceReduce::Sum with proper two-pass temporary storage allocation and returning the result via a device scalar.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp (1)

99-99: LGTM! Simplified GPU search direction interface.

The signature change consolidates parameters into iteration_data_t, reducing coupling and aligning with the GPU-first refactoring across the module.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp (2)

14-21: LGTM! Appropriate GPU library headers.

The additions of raft, rmm, and thrust headers properly support the new GPU PCG implementation with device-resident data structures and parallel primitives.


156-281: LGTM! Correct GPU PCG implementation with expected synchronization.

The GPU PCG implementation correctly mirrors the CPU version using thrust and raft primitives. The implicit host-device synchronization when reading scalar results (alpha, beta, norm_residual) at each iteration is expected and unavoidable for the iterative PCG algorithm.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (6)

9-18: LGTM! Appropriate device vector operation headers.

The thrust, rmm, and standard library includes properly support the migration to device-resident vector operations.


26-48: LGTM! Well-defined device functors for thrust operations.

The functors (scale_op, multiply_op, axpy_op, subtract_scaled_op) are correctly defined at namespace scope with __host__ __device__ qualifiers to support both CPU and GPU execution contexts.

Note: Duplication of axpy_op with pcg_axpy_op in conjugate_gradient.hpp has been flagged separately.


50-78: LGTM! Correct device vector norm implementations.

The vector_norm_inf and vector_norm2 functions properly use thrust::transform_reduce with appropriate functors and reduction operators for computing infinity norm and Euclidean norm on device vectors.


80-139: LGTM! Properly migrated simple iterative refinement to device vectors.

The function correctly uses rmm::device_uvector, thrust transforms, and raft::copy for all vector operations, maintaining the same algorithmic logic while operating entirely on device memory.


144-339: LGTM! Correctly migrated GMRES iterative refinement to device vectors.

The GMRES implementation properly uses device vectors for Krylov space vectors, thrust operations for orthogonalization and updates, and maintains correct host-side Hessenberg matrix manipulation. The right-preconditioned GMRES algorithm with restart logic is correctly implemented.


341-352: LGTM! Proper dispatch between simple and GMRES refinement.

The wrapper correctly selects GMRES for QP problems and simple refinement otherwise, with both paths now operating on device vectors.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp (1)

203-204: Remove redundant thrust::fill before a_multiply with beta=0.

The thrust::fill on line 203 is unnecessary. The a_multiply call with beta=0.0 computes Ap = 1.0*A*p + 0.0*Ap, which should completely overwrite the output vector following standard BLAS semantics.

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-    thrust::fill(rmm::exec_policy(stream_view), Ap.data(), Ap.data() + n, f_t(0));
     op.a_multiply(1.0, p, 0.0, Ap);
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Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations
For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle
Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Assess algorithmic complexity for large-scale problems (millions of variables/constraints); ensure O(n log n) or better complexity, not O(n²) or worse
Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems
Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)
Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state
Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
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Timestamp: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
Learnt from: CR
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Learning: Reduce tight coupling between solver components (presolve, simplex, basis, barrier); increase modularity and reusability of optimization algorithms
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Learnt from: chris-maes
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 602
File: cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu:732-742
Timestamp: 2025-12-04T20:09:09.264Z
Learning: In cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu, the barrier solver does not currently return INFEASIBLE or UNBOUNDED status. It only returns OPTIMAL, TIME_LIMIT, NUMERICAL_ISSUES, or CONCURRENT_LIMIT.
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Avoid reinventing functionality already available in Thrust, CCCL, or RMM libraries; prefer standard library utilities over custom implementations
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Learning: Applies to **/*benchmark*.{cpp,cu,py} : Include performance benchmarks and regression detection for GPU operations; verify near real-time performance on million-variable problems
Learnt from: chris-maes
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 500
File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
Timestamp: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.cuh
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.cuh
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.cuh
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Avoid reinventing functionality already available in Thrust, CCCL, or RMM libraries; prefer standard library utilities over custom implementations

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.cuh
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Check that hard-coded GPU device IDs and resource limits are made configurable; abstract multi-backend support for different CUDA versions

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Learning: Applies to **/*benchmark*.{cpp,cu,py} : Include performance benchmarks and regression detection for GPU operations; verify near real-time performance on million-variable problems

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results

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📚 Learning: 2025-12-04T04:11:12.640Z
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 500
File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
Timestamp: 2025-12-04T04:11:12.640Z
Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations

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Learning: Applies to **/*test*.{cpp,cu,py} : Add tests for algorithm phase transitions: verify correct initialization of bounds and state when transitioning from presolve to simplex to diving to crossover

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
📚 Learning: 2025-12-03T23:29:26.391Z
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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp:519-524
Timestamp: 2025-12-03T23:29:26.391Z
Learning: In cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp, the check_matrix() function is debug/diagnostic code (wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX) that intentionally prints errors without necessarily returning early. The return codes from this debug code are not actively checked; the purpose is to print all validation errors in one pass for better diagnostics.

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp
📚 Learning: 2025-12-04T20:09:09.264Z
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 602
File: cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu:732-742
Timestamp: 2025-12-04T20:09:09.264Z
Learning: In cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu, the barrier solver does not currently return INFEASIBLE or UNBOUNDED status. It only returns OPTIMAL, TIME_LIMIT, NUMERICAL_ISSUES, or CONCURRENT_LIMIT.

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.cuh (1)

65-77: LGTM! Device vector sum implementation follows established patterns.

The implementation correctly uses the two-pass cub::DeviceReduce pattern and mirrors the structure of device_vector_norm_inf. The logic is sound.

Note: While coding guidelines require CUDA error checking, this implementation is consistent with the existing style in this file where device_vector_norm_inf also lacks explicit error checks.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/conjugate_gradient.hpp (2)

14-21: LGTM! Includes are appropriate for GPU operations.

The added headers (raft, rmm, thrust) are necessary for the GPU PCG implementation and align with the PR objective of moving barrier computations to GPU.


151-281: GPU PCG implementation looks correct and well-structured.

The GPU implementation correctly mirrors the CPU PCG algorithm structure:

  • Proper initialization of device vectors using rmm::device_uvector
  • Correct PCG iteration logic with alpha/beta updates
  • Appropriate use of thrust primitives for vector operations
  • Final residual check to ensure improvement before updating xinout

The memory management and algorithm correctness are sound.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp (1)

99-99: LGTM! API simplification improves modularity.

The simplified gpu_compute_search_direction signature reduces the number of parameters by encapsulating data within iteration_data_t. This improves API clarity and aligns with the PR objective of moving augmented system computations to GPU with device-resident data structures.

Based on learnings, this change reduces tight coupling between solver components and increases modularity.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (6)

9-18: LGTM! Includes support GPU-based iterative refinement.

The added headers (thrust and rmm) are necessary for the device-side implementation and align with the PR objective of moving computations to GPU.


26-48: Device functors are well-implemented for CUDA compatibility.

The functors defined at namespace scope correctly avoid CUDA lambda restrictions and provide clear, reusable operations for device-side computations.

Note: The axpy_op functor here is duplicated with pcg_axpy_op in conjugate_gradient.hpp (already flagged in that file's review).


50-78: Vector norm implementations are correct and efficient.

The device-vector norms correctly use thrust primitives:

  • vector_norm_inf: Uses transform_reduce with abs and maximum
  • vector_norm2: Uses transform_reduce to compute squared norm, then sqrt

Both implementations properly use rmm::exec_policy with the vector's stream.


80-139: Migration to device vectors in iterative_refinement_simple is comprehensive.

The refactoring correctly:

  • Replaces dense_vector_t with rmm::device_uvector<f_t>
  • Uses thrust primitives for vector operations (fill, transform, plus)
  • Uses raft::copy for device-to-device copies
  • Preserves the original algorithm logic

The memory management and operation ordering are sound.


144-339: GMRES iterative refinement GPU migration is well-executed.

The extensive refactoring correctly:

  • Migrates all vector data structures to rmm::device_uvector<f_t>
  • Replaces V and Z with vectors of device_uvector
  • Converts all vector operations to thrust primitives (inner_product, transform, etc.)
  • Uses device-side functors (scale_op, subtract_scaled_op, axpy_op) appropriately
  • Preserves the Modified Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization logic
  • Maintains proper residual tracking and best-solution logic

The algorithm correctness is maintained throughout the GPU migration.


341-352: Dispatcher correctly routes to GPU-enabled implementations.

The iterative_refinement function properly dispatches to GMRES for QP problems and simple refinement for LP problems, with updated signatures using rmm::device_uvector<f_t>.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (1)

341-357: Missing stream synchronization before returning to caller with host data.

The function copies data back to host vector x at line 355 using raft::copy, which is asynchronous. The function returns immediately without synchronizing. The caller may access x.data() before the copy completes, leading to stale data.

🔎 Proposed fix: Add stream synchronization
   if (is_qp) {
     iterative_refinement_gmres<i_t, f_t, T>(op, d_b, d_x);
   } else {
     iterative_refinement_simple<i_t, f_t, T>(op, d_b, d_x);
   }
 
   raft::copy(x.data(), d_x.data(), x.size(), op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream());
+  op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream().synchronize();
   return;
 }
cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (1)

1670-1676: Dead code references removed member data.augmented.

Line 1672 references data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid), but augmented has been commented out (lines 77, 1476-1477) and replaced with device_augmented. While this code is currently unreachable (guarded by if (false && ...)), it will cause compilation errors if the guard is changed for debugging purposes. Consider updating or removing this debug block.

🔎 Proposed fix: Comment out or update the dead code block
   if (false && rel_err_norm2 > 1e-2) {
-    FILE* fid = fopen("augmented.mtx", "w");
-    data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid);
-    fclose(fid);
-    printf("Augmented matrix written to augmented.mtx\n");
-    exit(1);
+    // TODO: Update to use device_augmented if debug output is needed
+    // FILE* fid = fopen("augmented.mtx", "w");
+    // data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid);
+    // fclose(fid);
+    // printf("Augmented matrix written to augmented.mtx\n");
+    // exit(1);
   }
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (1)

189-194: Consider pre-allocating V and Z vectors outside the restart loop.

The vectors V and Z are reallocated on each outer restart iteration (lines 189-194 inside the while loop at line 186). While m=10 is small, this pattern allocates/deallocates GPU memory on each restart. Consider moving the allocation outside the loop and resizing or reusing buffers across restarts.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (6)

443-460: Diagonal index extraction is performed on host with O(nnz) complexity.

The loop at lines 445-451 iterates through all non-zeros to extract diagonal indices on the host. For large matrices, consider using a GPU kernel or thrust algorithm to find diagonal indices in parallel after copying to device, rather than extracting on host first.


1371-1426: Temporary device allocations in augmented_multiply may impact performance.

The function allocates 5 temporary device vectors (d_x1, d_x2, d_y1, d_y2, d_r1) on every call (lines 1379-1391). If called frequently in the iterative refinement loop, this allocation overhead could be significant. Consider pre-allocating these as class members if this is a hot path.

Based on learnings, the coding guidelines emphasize eliminating unnecessary host-device synchronization in hot paths. The sync_stream() at line 1425 blocks the GPU pipeline.


2905-2913: Repeated resize and copy operations may cause unnecessary allocations.

Lines 2905-2913 resize and copy affine direction vectors on every call to compute_target_mu. If the sizes don't change between iterations, consider allocating these device vectors once during initialization and only performing the copy operations here.


3025-3029: Using standard assert instead of cuopt_assert.

Lines 3025-3029 use standard assert() which is typically disabled in release builds (when NDEBUG is defined). If these size checks are critical for correctness, consider using cuopt_assert for consistency with the rest of the codebase, which may have different behavior.


3113-3133: Device copy of free_variable_pairs created on each call.

Line 3115 creates a device copy of presolve_info.free_variable_pairs every time compute_next_iterate is called when there are free variables. Consider caching this device copy if free_variable_pairs doesn't change between iterations.


3182-3212: Multiple device allocations in compute_primal_dual_objective on each call.

Lines 3182-3187 create multiple device_copy and rmm::device_scalar allocations on every call. These include d_b, d_restrict_u, d_cx, d_by, and d_uv. Since this function is called every iteration, consider pre-allocating these as class members to reduce allocation overhead.

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For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (3)

50-63: Implicit synchronization returns device-computed value to host.

The vector_norm_inf function uses thrust::transform_reduce with rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()), which internally synchronizes before returning max_abs to the host. This is acceptable for correctness, but be aware this creates an implicit sync point on every call. Per coding guidelines, consider whether batching these operations or using async primitives could reduce sync overhead in hot paths.


65-78: LGTM!

The vector_norm2 function correctly computes the L2 norm using thrust reduction and host-side std::sqrt. Same implicit synchronization considerations apply as for vector_norm_inf.


85-104: Use consistent stream acquisition pattern matching iterative_refinement_gmres.

Line 19 should allocate delta_x with x.stream() instead of op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream() to match the pattern in iterative_refinement_gmres (lines 58-60), where all device vector allocations use x.stream(). While the streams are guaranteed to be equivalent via the wrapper function, this ensures code consistency and clarity across both refinement implementations.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (5)

110-119: LGTM!

The device matrices and diagonal indices are correctly initialized with zero size in the constructor and will be properly sized when form_augmented is called during setup.


510-564: LGTM!

The form_adat function correctly handles GPU-based ADAT formation with proper stream synchronization and exception handling for cusparse initialization.


2863-2895: LGTM!

The compute_affine_rhs function correctly uses GPU operations for copying and transforming the complementarity RHS vectors with consistent stream usage.


3596-3597: LGTM!

The explicit stream synchronization after gpu_compute_search_direction calls is necessary since the subsequent code uses the host-side direction vectors (data.dw_aff, etc.). This follows the guideline of using explicit synchronization when host access to results is required.


2362-2378: LGTM!

The op_t struct correctly implements the interface expected by iterative_refinement, delegating to augmented_multiply and the Cholesky solver with appropriate device vector parameters.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (2)

1670-1676: Fix stale reference to removed augmented member.

Line 1672 references data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid), but the augmented member has been replaced by device_augmented. While this code is currently unreachable due to the if (false && ...) condition, it will cause a compilation error if that condition is ever changed.

Consider updating this debug code to use device_augmented with a device-to-host copy, or remove this dead code block entirely.

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-  if (false && rel_err_norm2 > 1e-2) {
-    FILE* fid = fopen("augmented.mtx", "w");
-    data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid);
-    fclose(fid);
-    printf("Augmented matrix written to augmented.mtx\n");
-    exit(1);
-  }

1894-1903: Stale reference in disabled debug code.

Line 1896 references data.augmented (specifically matrix_vector_multiply(data.augmented, ...)) which no longer exists. While this code is disabled with #if 0, it should be updated or removed to prevent confusion and potential issues if someone tries to re-enable it.

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu:
- Around line 216-226: Typo in the comment inside the cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged
call: change "allcoate" to "allocate" in the comment that references
d_inv_diag_prime (currently "Not the actual input but just to allcoate the
memory"); update that comment to read "allocate" so it correctly documents
purpose of d_inv_diag_prime and associated variables like d_cols_to_remove,
d_num_flag, flag_buffer_size and d_flag_buffer.resize.

In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp:
- Around line 354-357: The asynchronous raft::copy from d_x to x returns without
synchronizing the CUDA stream, so callers may see partially-copied data; before
the final return, synchronize the stream obtained from
op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream() (e.g., call
cudaStreamSynchronize(op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream()) or the equivalent
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the function that callers must synchronize that same stream before accessing x.
- Around line 157-159: The GMRES path mixes CUDA streams: device_uvector
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp (1)

77-77: Remove or document commented-out code.

The commented-out augmented member declaration is dead code. If it's been replaced by device_augmented in the implementation, consider removing this line entirely rather than leaving it commented out. Commented-out code can cause confusion for future maintainers.

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-      // augmented(lp.num_cols + lp.num_rows, lp.num_cols + lp.num_rows, 0),
cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (3)

475-486: Remove commented-out code block.

This large commented-out code block (the CPU implementation for updating augmented diagonal values) should be removed now that the GPU implementation is in place. Keeping dead code makes maintenance harder.

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     } else {
-      /*
-       for (i_t j = 0; j < n; ++j) {
-         f_t q_diag = nnzQ > 0 ? Qdiag[j] : 0.0;
-
-         const i_t p    = augmented_diagonal_indices[j];
-         augmented.x[p] = -q_diag - diag[j] - dual_perturb;
-       }
-       for (i_t j = n; j < n + m; ++j) {
-         const i_t p    = augmented_diagonal_indices[j];
-         augmented.x[p] = primal_perturb;
-       }
-         */
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       thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),

1476-1477: Remove commented-out member declaration.

The commented-out csc_matrix_t<i_t, f_t> augmented member should be removed entirely since it's been replaced by device_augmented.

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-  // csc_matrix_t<i_t, f_t> augmented;
   device_csr_matrix_t<i_t, f_t> device_augmented;
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2904-2964: Transitional code with redundant host-device transfers.

The "TMP" comment at line 2904 correctly identifies that these affine direction vectors should remain on the GPU throughout. Currently they're computed on GPU, copied to host (in gpu_compute_search_direction), then copied back to device here. This is inefficient but acceptable as transitional code.

Consider tracking this as technical debt to eliminate the round-trip once the full GPU migration is complete.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (2)

33-36: Consider using thrust::multiplies instead of custom multiply_op.

The multiply_op functor is equivalent to thrust::multiplies<T>{}. Using the standard library functor would reduce code duplication. However, keeping custom functors for consistency with axpy_op and subtract_scaled_op is also reasonable.


50-78: Consolidate duplicated device vector norm functions.

The vector_norm_inf for rmm::device_uvector already exists in vector_math.cuh (using CUB's DeviceReduce::Reduce), while iterative_refinement.hpp redefines it using Thrust's transform_reduce. Consolidate these implementations—either by using the existing device_vector_norm_inf function or merging the Thrust-based approach into a unified interface.

Note: vector_norm2 for device vectors is a new addition without a prior GPU counterpart.

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Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Detect inefficient GPU kernel launches with low occupancy or poor memory access patterns; optimize for coalesced memory access and minimize warp divergence in hot paths
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication

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Learning: Reduce tight coupling between solver components (presolve, simplex, basis, barrier); increase modularity and reusability of optimization algorithms

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File: cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu:732-742
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Learning: In cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu, the barrier solver does not currently return INFEASIBLE or UNBOUNDED status. It only returns OPTIMAL, TIME_LIMIT, NUMERICAL_ISSUES, or CONCURRENT_LIMIT.

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Verify error propagation from CUDA to user-facing APIs is complete; ensure CUDA errors are caught and mapped to meaningful user error codes

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Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Verify race conditions and correctness of GPU kernel shared memory, atomics, and warp-level operations

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Avoid reinventing functionality already available in Thrust, CCCL, or RMM libraries; prefer standard library utilities over custom implementations

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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
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Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

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File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
Timestamp: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (7)

1428-1440: LGTM - Host-to-device wrapper pattern is appropriate.

The new augmented_multiply overload for dense_vector_t correctly wraps the device-vector version, handling memory transfers and synchronization. This pattern supports backward compatibility while enabling GPU-first execution paths.


1751-1766: LGTM - Operator struct correctly interfaces with GPU-based iterative refinement.

The op_t struct properly defines a_multiply and solve methods that accept rmm::device_uvector references, aligning with the updated iterative_refinement interface. The top-level iterative_refinement wrapper handles the dense_vector_t to device vector conversion.


2363-2379: LGTM - Consistent operator pattern for iterative refinement.

The op_t struct follows the same GPU-oriented pattern as in initial_point, correctly interfacing with the updated iterative_refinement function.


3134-3141: LGTM - Necessary synchronization point.

The cudaStreamSynchronize is required here to ensure the device-to-host copies (lines 3135-3139) complete before the host vectors are accessed. The comment appropriately documents the rationale.


3001-3005: TODO comment indicates known redundancy.

The "TODO Nicolas: Redundant copies" comment correctly identifies that these copies should be eliminated. The GPU transforms at lines 3031-3056 are correctly implemented.


3596-3635: LGTM - Proper synchronization after search direction computation.

The cudaStreamSynchronize calls at lines 3596 and 3635 ensure host-side direction vectors are fully populated before proceeding. This is necessary in the current mixed host/device execution model.


443-460: The augmented matrix construction (lines 387-435) explicitly guarantees all diagonal elements exist by design:

  • For variable rows (0 to n): diagonals are added from Q or as pure negative diagonal (-diag[j] - dual_perturb)
  • For constraint rows (n to n+m): diagonals are always explicitly added with primal_perturb

Since the CSR conversion preserves all elements from the CSC source matrix, no diagonal indices can be -1 during extraction. The code already includes debug-only matrix validation (augmented.check_matrix() under #ifdef CHECK_SYMMETRY), following cuOPT's design pattern of ensuring correctness by construction and using debug-only checks rather than runtime validation in performance-critical paths. No additional runtime validation is needed.

@rg20 rg20 changed the title [skipci] Move augmented sytem computations in barrier to GPU Move augmented sytem computations in barrier to GPU Jan 6, 2026
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cpp/src/linear_programming/optimization_problem.cu (2)

179-186: Consider using else for mutually exclusive conditions.

The two if statements on lines 179 and 180 check mutually exclusive conditions (i == j vs i != j). Using else would make the intent clearer and avoid the redundant comparison.

♻️ Suggested improvement
-      if (i == j) { H_x.push_back(2 * x); }
-      if (i != j) {
+      if (i == j) {
+        H_x.push_back(2 * x);
+      } else {
         H_x.push_back(x);
         // Add H(j,i)
         H_i.push_back(j);
         H_j.push_back(i);
         H_x.push_back(x);
       }

144-144: Unimplemented validate_positive_semi_definite parameter.

The validate_positive_semi_definite parameter (line 144) is accepted but never used. The FIX ME comment on line 239 indicates this is known, but accepting a validation flag that does nothing can mislead callers into thinking validation occurred.

Consider either:

  1. Implementing PSD validation (e.g., checking for non-positive eigenvalues via iterative methods)
  2. Removing the parameter until implemented
  3. Logging a warning when validate_positive_semi_definite=true is passed but validation is skipped

Would you like me to open an issue to track implementing positive semi-definite validation?

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**/*.{cu,cuh}: Every CUDA kernel launch and memory operation must have error checking with CUDA_CHECK or equivalent verification
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**/*.cu: Verify race conditions and correctness of GPU kernel shared memory, atomics, and warp-level operations
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**/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h}: Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events
Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results
Check numerical stability: prevent overflow/underflow, precision loss, division by zero/near-zero, and use epsilon comparisons for floating-point equality checks
Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)
Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations
For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle
Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Assess algorithmic complexity for large-scale problems (millions of variables/constraints); ensure O(n log n) or better complexity, not O(n²) or worse
Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems
Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)
Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state
Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Learnt from: CR
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
File: .github/.coderabbit_review_guide.md:0-0
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Check that hard-coded GPU device IDs and resource limits are made configurable; abstract multi-backend support for different CUDA versions
📚 Learning: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
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File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
Timestamp: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...

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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
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Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication

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cpp/src/linear_programming/optimization_problem.cu (1)

161-238: The incomplete positive semi-definite validation at line 240 ("FIX ME:: check for positive semi definite matrix") should be completed before merging. This is required to ensure the quadratic objective matrix is valid for QP solving.

The host-side construction of Q matrices is appropriate for one-time problem setup and does not present a scalability concern. Other problem data (constraint matrix, bounds, objective) are similarly constructed on host before transfer to device as needed.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (2)

1621-1677: Fix data.augmented reference in cholesky_debug_check (compile-time error).

The cholesky_debug_check function at lines 1621-1677 attempts to access data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid), but the iteration_data_t class no longer has an augmented member (it was removed in favor of device_augmented). Although this code lies inside an if (false && ...) block, the C++ compiler still compiles it and will raise an error:

error: 'iteration_data_t<...>' has no member named 'augmented'

Remove the problematic block, wrap it in #if 0 / #endif, or adapt it to use device_augmented if debug output is still needed.


373-507: augmented_multiply operator omits the primal perturbation term, creating a mismatch with the factorized augmented matrix.

The form_augmented method constructs the augmented matrix with a diagonal primal perturbation term (1e-6) on the (2,2) block:

augmented.i[q]   = k;
augmented.x[q++] = primal_perturb;

However, the augmented_multiply method computes y₂ = α A x₁ + β y₂ and never adds α * primal_perturb * x₂ to y₂. Since augmented_multiply is used in iterative refinement, the operator applied differs from the matrix that was factorized by Cholesky, causing algorithmic inconsistency.

To fix this, store primal_perturb as a member variable (currently it is local to form_augmented) and apply the missing term in augmented_multiply:

// after cusparse_view_.spmv(alpha, d_x1, beta, d_y2);
thrust::transform(handle_ptr->get_thrust_policy(),
                  d_x2.data(), d_x2.data() + m,
                  d_y2.data(), d_y2.data(),
                  axpy_op<f_t>{alpha * primal_perturb_});
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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp:
- Around line 170-179: The code uses an unqualified max when computing bnorm
("f_t bnorm = max(1.0, vector_norm_inf<f_t>(b));") and an unqualified abs in a
device lambda ("[] __host__ __device__(f_t val) { return abs(val); }"), which
can cause ADL/overload issues and missing header errors; add #include
<algorithm>, change the bnorm call to use std::max with the template type (e.g.,
std::max<f_t>(...)), and replace the lambda's abs with a proper floating-point
function (std::fabs or std::abs) to ensure correct overload resolution in
host/device code.
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cpp/src/linear_programming/optimization_problem.cu (1)

158-239: Q + Qᵀ construction and CSR consolidation look correct; consider guarding offsets size.

The new H = Q + Qᵀ triplet → CSR → row‑wise duplicate consolidation matches the documented convention of forming a symmetric Q_symmetric used as 0.5·xᵀQ_symmetricx (diagonals doubled, off‑diagonals mirrored). Based on learnings, this preserves the expected quadratic semantics.

You might optionally add a cheap validation that size_offsets >= 1 before computing qn = size_offsets - 1 to avoid undefined behavior if a bad CSR is ever passed into this front‑end API. Behavior otherwise looks good to me.

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Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.hpp (1)

21-132: GPU‑oriented barrier API surface looks consistent.

The header’s GPU residual/search‑direction APIs (using rmm::device_uvector and iteration_data_t) line up with the implementations in barrier.cu and cleanly drop the old CPU‑only variants. No issues from an interface standpoint.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (1)

215-227: Fix lingering typo in CUB DeviceSelect comment (duplicate of earlier review).

The comment still says “allcoate”:

d_inv_diag_prime.data(),  // Not the actual input but just to allcoate the memory

Please update to “allocate” to avoid preserving a known typo.

This is purely cosmetic and doesn’t affect behavior.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (2)

80-139: This review comment is incorrect. The code compiles and follows established patterns throughout the codebase.

The rmm::device_uvector constructor does support the (source_uvector, stream) signature. This exact pattern is used in production code:

  • cpp/src/linear_programming/optimization_problem.cu: variable_types_{other.get_variable_types(), stream_view_},
  • cpp/src/mip/problem/problem.cu: Multiple instances of rmm::device_uvector<T>(problem_.member, stream) for reverse_coefficients, reverse_constraints, reverse_offsets, coefficients, variables, offsets, etc.

The constructions in iterative_refinement_simple:

rmm::device_uvector<f_t> x_sav(x, x.stream());
rmm::device_uvector<f_t> r(b, b.stream());

are valid and follow the established codebase conventions.

Likely an incorrect or invalid review comment.


144-339: No action required. The constructor call rmm::device_uvector<f_t> x_sav(x, x.stream()); is valid per the RMM API, which provides an explicit copy constructor with signature device_uvector(const device_uvector& other, cuda_stream_view stream). This is the correct way to perform a deep device-to-device copy of a uvector with a specified stream. The same pattern is already used correctly in iterative_refinement_simple for both x_sav and r, and no compilation errors will occur.

Likely an incorrect or invalid review comment.

augmented.to_compressed_row(augmented_CSR);

std::vector<i_t> augmented_diagonal_indices(augmented_CSR.n, -1);
// Extract the diagonal indices from augmented_CSR
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This is less efficient than forming augemented_diagonal_indices in the loop. Since you need to do a search.

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I think the issue is that you are forming augmented in CSC. And then you want to have it in CSR format.

I would just form augmented in CSR from the start. And generate augmented_diagonal_indicies as you do that.

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This is done only once upfront. Should not impact the performance.

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It looks good to me. But since there are a lot of changes we should verify there aren't any regressions.

I would probably run with --cudss-deterministic-mode and compare against a version before your changes. I think if we don't use the augmented system (and use the normal equations instead) the runs should be bitwise identical.

This would be a good way to verify there aren't any unintended changes with the refactor.

Thanks for cleaning up the code and adding GMRES iterative refinement to the augmented system!

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (1)

1358-1413: Eliminate unnecessary synchronization in augmented_multiply.

The handle_ptr->sync_stream() call at line 1412 is unnecessary because all operations are asynchronous GPU operations that will be ordered by the stream. The synchronization should only occur when host needs to access the results. This sync blocks the GPU pipeline unnecessarily in the hot path.

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     raft::copy(y.data(), d_y1.data(), n, stream_view_);
     raft::copy(y.data() + n, d_y2.data(), m, stream_view_);
-    handle_ptr->sync_stream();
   }

As per coding guidelines: "Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline."

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu:
- Around line 2935-2939: Remove the redundant device allocations and
host-to-device copies in compute_final_direction: stop calling
data.d_y_.resize(...) and data.d_dy_aff_.resize(...) and remove the
raft::copy(...) calls; instead use the existing device vectors data.d_y_ and
data.d_dy_aff_ directly (ensure their capacity/size are preallocated elsewhere
or check/ensure sizes match before use) and read from data.y and data.dy_aff
only when an explicit host->device transfer is required elsewhere.
- Around line 513-521: The CUB call cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged in form_adat is
missing CUDA error checking; wrap the call to cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged (the
invocation using d_flag_buffer.data(), flag_buffer_size, d_inv_diag.data(),
thrust::make_transform_iterator(d_cols_to_remove.data(),
cuda::std::logical_not<i_t>{}), d_inv_diag_prime.data(), d_num_flag.data(),
d_inv_diag.size(), stream_view_) with RAFT_CUDA_TRY(...) so failures are caught
and propagated, ensuring the same arguments and stream_view_ are passed into
RAFT_CUDA_TRY while keeping surrounding logic intact.
- Around line 216-226: The call to cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged must be checked
for CUDA errors: capture the returned cub error/status/result from the
temporary-storage-size invocation for cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged (the call using
d_inv_diag_prime, thrust::make_transform_iterator(d_cols_to_remove,
cuda::std::logical_not<i_t>{}), d_num_flag, inv_diag.size(), stream_view_) and
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flag_buffer_size and calling d_flag_buffer.resize; ensure any wrapper or
CHECK_CUDA/CUB_SAFE_CALL macro is used consistently with other kernel/memory
ops.
- Around line 1807-1809: The explicit host-device sync call
data.handle_ptr->get_stream().synchronize() after data.cusparse_view_.spmv(1.0,
data.x, -1.0, data.primal_residual) is unnecessary and should be removed; delete
the synchronization invocation so the stream ordering handles dependency with
subsequent GPU ops (leave the spmv call as-is and remove only the
data.handle_ptr->get_stream().synchronize() statement).
- Around line 1790-1791: The explicit host-device synchronization call
data.handle_ptr->get_stream().synchronize() after
data.cusparse_view_.transpose_spmv is unnecessary and should be removed; delete
the synchronize() invocation so the asynchronous transpose_spmv can complete on
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results without a host sync, ensuring you do not introduce any new host accesses
to those GPU buffers between transpose_spmv and pairwise_product.
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (2)

302-303: Consider constructing diag and inv_diag directly on GPU.

The TODO comment indicates a performance optimization: constructing diag and inv_diag directly on the GPU would eliminate the host-to-device copy overhead. Since these vectors are now primarily used in GPU computations, this refactor would improve performance for small problems where latency matters.


475-493: GPU kernel launches look correct but consider consolidating updates.

The diagonal update logic using thrust::for_each_n is correct. However, the two separate loops (lines 475-484 for first n elements, 486-493 for remaining m elements) could potentially be merged into a single kernel with conditional logic, reducing kernel launch overhead.

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thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
                   thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
                   i_t(n + m),
                   [span_x            = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
                    span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
                    span_q_diag       = cuopt::make_span(d_Q_diag_),
                    span_diag         = cuopt::make_span(d_diag_),
                    n_cols            = n,
                    dual_perturb,
                    primal_perturb] __device__(i_t j) {
                     if (j < n_cols) {
                       f_t q_diag = span_q_diag.size() > 0 ? span_q_diag[j] : 0.0;
                       span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = -q_diag - span_diag[j] - dual_perturb;
                     } else {
                       span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = primal_perturb;
                     }
                   });
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (8)

530-537: LGTM: Column scaling implementation.

The thrust-based column scaling using col_index is correctly implemented. The use of cuopt::make_span provides bounds-safe access, and the memory access pattern through col_index should provide reasonable performance.


1415-1427: LGTM: Host-device wrapper implementation.

The host vector wrapper correctly handles synchronization. The sync_stream() call at line 1426 is necessary because the host vector y will be accessed after this function returns, ensuring the copy completes before the function exits.


2805-2828: LGTM: GPU-based affine RHS computation.

The affine RHS computation correctly uses device operations with proper memory copies and transformations. The use of CUB for element-wise negation is appropriate.


2911-2923: LGTM: Complementarity RHS computation.

The GPU-based complementarity RHS computation using CUB transforms is correctly implemented with proper lambda captures.


3069-3076: LGTM: Proper synchronization for device-to-host transfers.

The synchronization at line 3075 is correct and necessary to ensure all device-to-host copies complete before the host vectors are accessed after this function returns.


3530-3530: LGTM: Necessary synchronization after search direction computation.

The synchronization is correctly placed to ensure async host copies complete before accessing host vectors. The comment clearly explains the necessity.


504-508: The copy is necessary for correctness across multiple factorization calls.

The TODO comment incorrectly questions the necessity of this copy. The data flow shows that form_adat() is called multiple times (lines 367 and 2263), and each call must restore device_AD.x from the original unscaled values stored in d_original_A_values. Without this restoration, subsequent calls to form_adat() would reuse scaled values from the previous iteration, producing incorrect ADAT computations. While the GPU-to-GPU copy has some cost, it is essential for algorithm correctness, not optional. Remove the TODO comment.


342-351: Matrix format conversions are necessary for distinct algorithmic operations; consolidation is not viable.

Both device_A (CSR) and device_AD (CSC) are explicitly required as separate formats by the downstream functions initialize_cusparse_data and multiply_kernels, which expect both formats as distinct parameters. The CSC format is necessary for column-wise scaling (lines 530–536, using device_AD.col_index), while the CSR format is required for cuSPARSE operations. The conversions cannot be eliminated or consolidated without breaking the algorithm.

Likely an incorrect or invalid review comment.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (5)

26-48: LGTM: Well-designed device functors.

The device operation functors are correctly implemented with __host__ __device__ annotations and defined at namespace scope to avoid CUDA lambda restrictions. This approach provides reusable, type-safe operations and avoids code duplication across the codebase.

Based on learnings: This pattern reduces code duplication in solver components by using templated device functions.


80-139: LGTM: Device-based simple iterative refinement.

The implementation correctly uses device vectors with proper RAII memory management. Stream ordering is properly utilized without unnecessary synchronizations.


144-339: LGTM: Device-based GMRES iterative refinement.

The GMRES implementation correctly manages device memory for Krylov vectors while keeping the small Hessenberg matrix on the host. All large-vector operations use thrust correctly, and the Arnoldi process is properly implemented.


341-352: LGTM: Host-device wrapper for iterative refinement.

The wrapper correctly handles host-to-device and device-to-host transfers for backward compatibility with existing host-vector-based APIs.


50-78: Consider using RAFT's norm functions instead of custom implementations.

RAFT library provides raft::linalg::norm with support for multiple norm types (L1, L2, L∞), which would eliminate the need for custom vector_norm_inf and vector_norm2 implementations. Verify whether RAFT is already a project dependency and whether these functions can be replaced with raft::linalg::norm to follow the principle of preferring standard library utilities over custom implementations.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (1)

2825-2893: Add error checking for device operations in compute_target_mu.

The function compute_target_mu contains multiple device copies (lines 2827-2835) and transform_reduce operations (lines 2837-2886) without error checking. These operations compute the affine step and centering parameter, which are critical for algorithm correctness.

Add RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_) after the device copies and transform_reduce operations to ensure any CUDA errors are caught before they corrupt the solver state.

As per coding guidelines, verify error propagation from CUDA to user-facing APIs is complete.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (1)

200-246: Add error checking for Thrust operations in GMRES Arnoldi iteration.

The Arnoldi iteration (lines 200-246) contains multiple thrust::transform and thrust::inner_product operations without error checking. These operations build the Krylov basis and are critical for GMRES correctness.

Add RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream()) after:

  • Line 204: Vector scaling for v0
  • Line 233: Orthogonalization (w -= H[j][k] * V[j])
  • Line 246: Normalization of V[k+1]

As per coding guidelines, every CUDA operation must have error checking.

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu:
- Around line 505-508: The raft::copy from d_original_A_values.data() into
device_AD.x inside form_adat may be unnecessary and costly; inspect how
device_AD.x is allocated/used and eliminate the per-iteration GPU-to-GPU copy by
making device_AD.x reference or wrap d_original_A_values (e.g., assign
device_AD.x = d_original_A_values.data() or use a device_span/view or swap the
underlying device buffer) instead of copying, ensuring you preserve correct
ownership/lifetime semantics and that all subsequent consumers of device_AD.x
accept the new view; remove the raft::copy call (and any TODO) only after
updating allocations/usages and verifying no implicit mutating writes to
device_AD.x occur, add appropriate stream synchronization if changing pointer
semantics, and run unit/perf tests to confirm correctness and the expected
speedup.
- Around line 1415-1427: The dense-vector overload of augmented_multiply creates
costly host→device→host copies; remove or deprecate this wrapper and update
callers to call the device-version directly with device buffers, or if backward
compatibility is required, mark this function as legacy and add a clear comment
that it is not for hot paths; specifically modify or remove the
augmented_multiply(f_t, const dense_vector_t<i_t,f_t>&, f_t,
dense_vector_t<i_t,f_t>&) wrapper and change call sites to invoke
augmented_multiply(f_t, const rmm::device_uvector<f_t>&, f_t,
rmm::device_uvector<f_t>&) (or equivalent device-typed signature) to eliminate
the raft::copy/rmm::device_uvector allocations and handle_ptr->sync_stream()
round-trip.
- Around line 2955-2980: The three cub::DeviceTransform::Transform calls that
combine affine/corrector directions (the ones operating on tuples of
data.d_dw_aff_/d_dv_aff_, data.d_dx_aff_/d_dz_aff_, and data.d_dy_aff_) within
compute_final_direction must be followed by RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_) to
catch CUDA errors; add a RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_) immediately after each
DeviceTransform::Transform invocation so each transform is validated before
proceeding.
- Around line 530-537: The thrust::for_each_n call (thrust::for_each_n with
rmm::exec_policy(stream_view_)) can fail silently; after the thrust invocation
that touches device_AD.x, d_inv_diag_prime, and device_AD.col_index, synchronize
the CUDA stream (use stream_view_.value()) and check for CUDA errors (e.g., wrap
in RMM_CUDA_TRY or call cudaStreamSynchronize + cudaGetLastError) and propagate
or log failures so kernel/Thrust launch errors are detected and handled.
- Around line 513-525: The call to cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged(...) that uses
d_flag_buffer, flag_buffer_size, d_inv_diag,
thrust::make_transform_iterator(d_cols_to_remove,
cuda::std::logical_not<i_t>{}), d_inv_diag_prime, d_num_flag, d_inv_diag.size(),
stream_view_ must have its return status checked; capture the returned
cudaError_t (or cub error) from cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged, verify it succeeded
(e.g., via the project's CUDA_CHECK/RAFT_CUDA_TRY macro or by comparing to
cudaSuccess) and handle/log/propagate the error (clean up or return failure) if
it failed so the operation cannot silently fail.
- Around line 2793-2816: In compute_affine_rhs, the
cub::DeviceTransform::Transform calls that negate the complementarity residuals
(calls on data.d_complementarity_xz_rhs_ and data.d_complementarity_wv_rhs_ with
stream_view_) lack error checking; wrap each Transform invocation with the
project's CUDA error-checking macro (e.g., RAFT_CUDA_TRY or CUDA_TRY) or
explicitly check the returned cudaError_t and handle/report failures so any
CUDA/CUB error from cub::DeviceTransform::Transform is caught and
logged/propagated.
- Around line 475-494: The two thrust::for_each_n kernels that populate
device_augmented.x lack post-launch CUDA error checking; after the second
thrust::for_each_n (the one using primal_perturb_value and span_diag_indices)
add a RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream()); call to verify the stream for
errors, using the existing handle_ptr symbol and RAFT_CHECK_CUDA to follow
RAFT's RAII-style error verification.

In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp:
- Around line 50-78: The thrust calls in vector_norm_inf and vector_norm2 need
CUDA error checking: after the transform_reduce (using
rmm::exec_policy(x.stream())), synchronize the stream
(cudaStreamSynchronize(x.stream())) and check the returned cudaError_t; on
error, propagate or throw a useful exception/log message including the CUDA
error string. Also include the necessary header (<cuda_runtime.h>) if not
present and ensure you handle the case of an empty device_uvector (size()==0)
consistently before calling thrust to avoid unnecessary work.
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (3)

302-303: Address the TODO: move diag and inv_diag creation to GPU.

The TODO comment indicates that diag and inv_diag should be created and filled directly on the GPU rather than on the host and then copied. Since this PR focuses on moving augmented system computations to the GPU, this optimization should be completed to avoid the host-to-device copy overhead.

Based on learnings about GPU-first approach and eliminating unnecessary host-device transfers.


440-461: Consider building augmented CSR directly on GPU.

The augmented system is constructed on the host (lines 384-439), converted to CSR format on the host (lines 440-441), diagonal indices are extracted on the host (lines 443-452), and then everything is copied to the device (lines 454-460). This workflow contradicts the PR's goal of moving augmented system computations to the GPU.

For better performance on small problems (the stated goal of issue #705), consider building the CSR structure directly on the GPU using parallel primitives to avoid the host-side construction and copy overhead.

Based on learnings about GPU-first operations and the PR objective to reduce latency for small problems.


3520-3520: Document why synchronizations are necessary.

Lines 3520 and 3559 add cudaStreamSynchronize calls with comments stating they ensure async copies are finished. While these synchronizations appear necessary (to prevent host data from going out of scope before device copies complete), the pattern suggests potential for optimization.

Consider using CUDA events or restructuring the code to eliminate the need for explicit synchronization. For example, if these synchronizations guard against premature destruction of host temporaries, consider extending the lifetime of those temporaries or using pinned memory with appropriate stream synchronization patterns.

Based on learnings about eliminating unnecessary synchronization in hot paths.

Also applies to: 3559-3559

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (1)

189-194: Consider allocating GMRES workspace outside restart loop.

Lines 189-194 allocate V and Z vectors inside the restart loop. For problems requiring multiple restarts, this causes repeated allocations and deallocations, which can be expensive.

♻️ Optimize workspace allocation

Consider allocating the workspace once before the restart loop:

// Before the restart loop:
std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> V;
std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> Z;
V.reserve(m + 1);
Z.reserve(m + 1);
for (int k = 0; k < m + 1; ++k) {
  V.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
  Z.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
}

// Inside the restart loop, reuse the existing vectors instead of reallocating

This would reduce allocation overhead for problems that require multiple restarts.

Based on learnings about performance optimization for GPU operations.

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Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...
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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
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Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (2)

551-551: Verify necessity of synchronization in form_adat.

The handle_ptr->sync_stream() call at line 551 occurs after multiply_kernels in the form_adat function, which is called during factorization (a hot path). Based on the coding guidelines, unnecessary synchronization in hot paths should be eliminated.

Please verify whether this synchronization is required for correctness (e.g., subsequent host-side reads) or can be deferred/eliminated. If it's only for timing measurements (lines 553-563), consider using CUDA events instead.

As per learnings, eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline.


1791-1791: Verify necessity of synchronizations in initial_point.

Lines 1791 and 1807-1808 contain explicit synchronize() calls after transpose_spmv and spmv operations in initial_point. These synchronizations may be required if subsequent host-side operations depend on the results, but they could also be unnecessary if the data flow remains on the device.

Please verify whether these synchronizations are necessary for correctness (e.g., host reads of the computed values) or can be eliminated. If the computed values remain on the device for subsequent operations, consider removing these synchronizations to improve performance.

As per learnings, eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization in hot paths.

Also applies to: 1807-1808

cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (2)

26-48: LGTM: Device-side functors are well-designed.

The device-side functors (scale_op, multiply_op, axpy_op, subtract_scaled_op) are correctly defined at namespace scope to avoid CUDA lambda restrictions and provide clear, reusable operations for Thrust algorithms.


341-360: LGTM: Wrapper provides backward compatibility.

The wrapper functions at lines 341-360 provide a clean interface for transitioning from dense_vector_t to rmm::device_uvector, maintaining backward compatibility while the codebase migrates to GPU-first operations.

Comment on lines +505 to +508
raft::copy(device_AD.x.data(),
d_original_A_values.data(),
d_original_A_values.size(),
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion | 🟠 Major

Investigate and resolve the TODO about unnecessary copy.

The TODO comment questions whether this copy from d_original_A_values to device_AD.x is necessary. Since it's a GPU-to-GPU copy in the hot path (form_adat is called per iteration), eliminating it could improve performance.

Based on learnings about eliminating unnecessary operations in hot paths and the PR's performance improvement goals.

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu around lines 505 - 508, The raft::copy from
d_original_A_values.data() into device_AD.x inside form_adat may be unnecessary
and costly; inspect how device_AD.x is allocated/used and eliminate the
per-iteration GPU-to-GPU copy by making device_AD.x reference or wrap
d_original_A_values (e.g., assign device_AD.x = d_original_A_values.data() or
use a device_span/view or swap the underlying device buffer) instead of copying,
ensuring you preserve correct ownership/lifetime semantics and that all
subsequent consumers of device_AD.x accept the new view; remove the raft::copy
call (and any TODO) only after updating allocations/usages and verifying no
implicit mutating writes to device_AD.x occur, add appropriate stream
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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu:
- Around line 443-452: The diagonal extraction loop may leave entries in
augmented_diagonal_indices as -1 if a diagonal element is missing; after the
for-loop over rows, validate that every augmented_diagonal_indices[row] != -1
and if any are -1, fail fast (e.g., log a clear error including row/index and
augmented_CSR metadata and return/throw) before launching any device kernels
that use these indices; update any callers or surrounding function (the code
around augmented_diagonal_indices and augmented_CSR in barrier.cu) to handle the
failure path so you never pass -1 into device code.
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (2)

190-195: Consider pre-allocating GMRES workspace to reduce overhead.

The Krylov basis vectors V and Z are allocated fresh on each GMRES restart. For small problems where latency matters (as noted in PR objectives), consider pre-allocating this workspace outside the restart loop to avoid repeated allocation overhead.

♻️ Optimization suggestion

Allocate V and Z once before the restart loop and reuse:

+  std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> V;
+  std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> Z;
+  for (int k = 0; k < m + 1; ++k) {
+    V.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
+    Z.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
+  }
+
   while (residual > tol && outer_iter < max_restarts) {
-    std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> V;
-    std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> Z;
-    for (int k = 0; k < m + 1; ++k) {
-      V.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
-      Z.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
-    }

Based on learnings: performance benchmarks should verify this reduces latency for small problems.


65-78: Document expected stream semantics for norm functions.

Both vector_norm_inf and vector_norm2 rely on implicit stream synchronization when returning scalar results. Consider adding a brief comment documenting that these functions synchronize the device_uvector's stream before returning.

+// Note: Synchronizes the device_uvector's stream before returning the scalar result
 template <typename f_t>
 f_t vector_norm_inf(const rmm::device_uvector<f_t>& x)

Based on coding guidelines: document stream lifecycle for concurrent operations.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (2)

1410-1412: Consider removing explicit synchronization for better async performance.

The explicit handle_ptr->sync_stream() at line 1412 blocks the stream. If the caller continues with device operations, this synchronization could be deferred until host access is actually needed.

⚡ Remove sync for async execution
     raft::copy(y.data(), d_y1.data(), n, stream_view_);
     raft::copy(y.data() + n, d_y2.data(), m, stream_view_);
-    handle_ptr->sync_stream();
+    // Note: Synchronization deferred to caller if needed

Based on coding guidelines: eliminate unnecessary synchronization in hot paths; use async execution.


2830-2840: Consider pre-allocating affine direction buffers to reduce overhead.

The affine direction device buffers (d_dw_aff_, d_dx_aff_, etc.) are allocated and copied in every iteration. Since these have fixed sizes, consider allocating them once during solver initialization to reduce allocation overhead, especially for small problems where latency matters.

Based on learnings: performance benchmarks should verify near real-time performance on million-variable problems. Reducing allocation overhead helps small-problem latency per PR objectives.

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**/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h}: Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events
Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results
Check numerical stability: prevent overflow/underflow, precision loss, division by zero/near-zero, and use epsilon comparisons for floating-point equality checks
Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)
Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations
For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle
Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Assess algorithmic complexity for large-scale problems (millions of variables/constraints); ensure O(n log n) or better complexity, not O(n²) or worse
Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems
Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)
Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state
Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
Check that hard-coded GPU de...

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Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state

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Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Verify race conditions and correctness of GPU kernel shared memory, atomics, and warp-level operations

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Every CUDA kernel launch and memory operation must have error checking with CUDA_CHECK or equivalent verification

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events

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Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Detect inefficient GPU kernel launches with low occupancy or poor memory access patterns; optimize for coalesced memory access and minimize warp divergence in hot paths

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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
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Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

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File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
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Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (2)
cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp (4)
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (4)

26-48: LGTM: Device functors are correctly implemented.

The functors are properly defined at namespace scope with __host__ __device__ attributes to avoid CUDA extended lambda restrictions. The arithmetic operations are straightforward and correct.


80-140: LGTM: Iterative refinement simple implementation is correct.

The device-based implementation properly:

  • Uses device vectors with appropriate stream assignment
  • Employs raft::copy for device-to-device transfers
  • Leverages thrust operations with proper execution policies
  • Maintains the same algorithmic structure as the original

343-360: LGTM: Wrapper functions provide clean interface transition.

The overloaded iterative_refinement functions correctly:

  • Provide a dense_vector_t interface that wraps device operations
  • Offer a direct device vector interface for GPU-native callers
  • Handle host-device memory transfers with raft::copy

50-63: Use rmm::exec_policy_nosync to eliminate unnecessary stream synchronization in hot paths.

The current implementation uses rmm::exec_policy, which performs implicit synchronization when returning the scalar result to the host. This blocks the GPU pipeline unnecessarily, conflicting with the guideline to eliminate host-device synchronization in performance-critical paths. In iterative refinement and solver loops (lines 73, 80, 98), use rmm::exec_policy_nosync instead and defer synchronization to points where the result is actually consumed. For diagnostic logging paths where the scalar is immediately used, the implicit sync is acceptable, but solver-loop invocations should avoid it.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (6)

530-537: LGTM: ADAT scaling kernel is correctly implemented.

The parallel column scaling using device_AD.col_index is correct. The col_index array is properly initialized at line 344 via device_AD.form_col_index(), ensuring safe access in this kernel.


1939-2051: LGTM: GPU residual computation is correctly implemented.

The residual computation properly:

  • Uses cuSPARSE for sparse matrix-vector operations
  • Employs CUB for element-wise transformations
  • Copies results back to host with appropriate synchronization
  • Follows the expected residual formula for interior point methods

2789-2821: LGTM: Affine RHS computation is correct.

The affine right-hand side is correctly computed by copying complementarity residuals and negating them on the device.


3044-3061: Verify free variable kernel coalescing and correctness.

The free variable adjustment kernel (lines 3044-3060) accesses span_x[u] and span_x[v] where u and v come from free_variable_pairs. This access pattern is not coalesced (as noted in the comment on line 3050). For large numbers of free variables, this could impact performance.

Additionally, verify that the adjustment logic span_x[u] -= eta; span_x[v] -= eta; maintains the free variable invariant correctly under the step scaling.

Based on coding guidelines: optimize for coalesced memory access; validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic.


3105-3160: LGTM: Objective computation correctly uses cuBLAS for dot products.

The primal and dual objective computation properly:

  • Uses cuBLAS dot products for efficient computation
  • Handles quadratic objectives when present
  • Uses device scalars with stream-aware reads for synchronization

1703-1710: Test barrier method changes with deterministic mode enabled to verify numerical stability.

The barrier Cholesky factorization can be tested with cudss_deterministic=true to ensure reproducible results across runs. This is especially important for regression testing when validating algorithm correctness through the initial_point function (lines 1703-1710).

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Comment on lines +443 to +452
std::vector<i_t> augmented_diagonal_indices(augmented_CSR.n, -1);
// Extract the diagonal indices from augmented_CSR
for (i_t row = 0; row < augmented_CSR.n; ++row) {
for (i_t k = augmented_CSR.row_start[row]; k < augmented_CSR.row_start[row + 1]; ++k) {
if (augmented_CSR.j[k] == row) {
augmented_diagonal_indices[row] = k;
break;
}
}
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Add validation for diagonal index extraction.

The diagonal extraction loop doesn't validate that all diagonal entries are found. If the matrix structure is incorrect, augmented_diagonal_indices[row] could remain -1, leading to invalid memory access in subsequent device kernels.

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       for (i_t row = 0; row < augmented_CSR.n; ++row) {
         for (i_t k = augmented_CSR.row_start[row]; k < augmented_CSR.row_start[row + 1]; ++k) {
           if (augmented_CSR.j[k] == row) {
             augmented_diagonal_indices[row] = k;
             break;
           }
         }
+        cuopt_assert(augmented_diagonal_indices[row] != -1, 
+                     "Missing diagonal entry in augmented system");
       }

Based on coding guidelines: validate correctness of algorithm state before solving.

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std::vector<i_t> augmented_diagonal_indices(augmented_CSR.n, -1);
// Extract the diagonal indices from augmented_CSR
for (i_t row = 0; row < augmented_CSR.n; ++row) {
for (i_t k = augmented_CSR.row_start[row]; k < augmented_CSR.row_start[row + 1]; ++k) {
if (augmented_CSR.j[k] == row) {
augmented_diagonal_indices[row] = k;
break;
}
}
}
std::vector<i_t> augmented_diagonal_indices(augmented_CSR.n, -1);
// Extract the diagonal indices from augmented_CSR
for (i_t row = 0; row < augmented_CSR.n; ++row) {
for (i_t k = augmented_CSR.row_start[row]; k < augmented_CSR.row_start[row + 1]; ++k) {
if (augmented_CSR.j[k] == row) {
augmented_diagonal_indices[row] = k;
break;
}
}
cuopt_assert(augmented_diagonal_indices[row] != -1,
"Missing diagonal entry in augmented system");
}
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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu around lines 443 - 452, The diagonal
extraction loop may leave entries in augmented_diagonal_indices as -1 if a
diagonal element is missing; after the for-loop over rows, validate that every
augmented_diagonal_indices[row] != -1 and if any are -1, fail fast (e.g., log a
clear error including row/index and augmented_CSR metadata and return/throw)
before launching any device kernels that use these indices; update any callers
or surrounding function (the code around augmented_diagonal_indices and
augmented_CSR in barrier.cu) to handle the failure path so you never pass -1
into device code.

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rg20 commented Jan 8, 2026

It looks good to me. But since there are a lot of changes we should verify there aren't any regressions.

I would probably run with --cudss-deterministic-mode and compare against a version before your changes. I think if we don't use the augmented system (and use the normal equations instead) the runs should be bitwise identical.

This would be a good way to verify there aren't any unintended changes with the refactor.

Thanks for cleaning up the code and adding GMRES iterative refinement to the augmented system!

I ran with --cudss-deterministic-mode for 1000s, and there are no regressions. square41 is sped up by almost 10x because of moving to GPU and using GMRES IR. So I made GMRES as the default now.

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50-63: Consider using explicit fabs() or std::abs() for clarity.

Line 59 uses abs(val) in the device lambda. While this should work, using an explicit fabs() (for float) or std::abs() can improve clarity and avoid potential ambiguity with ADL.

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   auto max_abs = thrust::transform_reduce(
     rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()),
     begin,
     end,
-    [] __host__ __device__(f_t val) { return abs(val); },
+    [] __host__ __device__(f_t val) { return std::abs(val); },
     static_cast<f_t>(0),
     thrust::maximum<f_t>{});
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (5)

9-18: LGTM: Device functors and includes are well-structured.

The addition of thrust headers and device-side functors at namespace scope is the correct approach to avoid CUDA extended lambda restrictions while enabling device-side operations.

Also applies to: 26-48


80-140: LGTM: Device-native iterative refinement correctly implemented.

The migration to rmm::device_uvector and thrust-based operations is correct. Stream management and memory operations follow proper patterns.


145-341: LGTM: GMRES implementation correctly migrated to GPU.

The device-based GMRES iterative refinement is correctly implemented with proper thrust operations, stream management, and numerical algorithms. The allocation of V and Z vectors inside the restart loop (lines 190-195) is appropriate since each restart requires a fresh Krylov space.


343-356: Verify necessity of explicit synchronization in wrapper.

Line 354 performs an explicit cudaStreamSynchronize, which blocks the host thread. While this ensures the result is available in the dense_vector_t output, it may impact performance in hot paths.

Consider whether this wrapper is called frequently enough to warrant moving synchronization responsibility to the caller, or if the synchronization can be deferred.

Based on coding guidelines, which emphasize eliminating unnecessary host-device synchronization in hot paths.


358-362: LGTM: Device-vector overload efficiently delegates to GMRES.

This overload provides a clean, synchronization-free path for callers already using device vectors, which aligns well with the PR's goal of moving computations to GPU.

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146-342: GMRES: guard near-zero diagonal in back-substitution + avoid type-mixing in std::max.

  1. Back-substitution does y[i] = s / H[i][i]; with no check (Line 286). If GMRES hits breakdown / near-singularity, this can produce inf/NaN and corrupt x.

  2. std::max(1.0, vector_norm_inf<f_t>(b)) mixes double with f_t (Line 172), causing needless casts (and can be problematic if f_t is not double).

Proposed fix
-  f_t bnorm      = std::max(1.0, vector_norm_inf<f_t>(b));
+  f_t bnorm      = std::max(f_t(1), vector_norm_inf<f_t>(b));
   f_t rel_res    = 1.0;
   int outer_iter = 0;
@@
     for (int i = k - 1; i >= 0; --i) {
       f_t s = e1[i];
       for (int j = i + 1; j < k; ++j) {
         s -= H[i][j] * y[j];
       }
-      y[i] = s / H[i][i];
+      // Avoid inf/NaN on breakdown / near-singular least squares.
+      if (H[i][i] == f_t(0)) {
+        y[i] = f_t(0);
+        // Optionally: break; (or stop GMRES early / mark failure)
+      } else {
+        y[i] = s / H[i][i];
+      }
     }

Optional: consider delta = std::hypot(H[k][k], H[k + 1][k]) (Line 258) for improved numerical stability.

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp:
- Around line 51-79: The device lambda in vector_norm_inf uses abs(val) which
can select the wrong overload in __host__ __device__ code; replace the lambda
with an explicit, type-safe absolute implementation such as [] __host__
__device__(f_t val) { return val < f_t(0) ? -val : val; } so vector_norm_inf()
computes absolute values unambiguously on device (update the lambda in the
thrust::transform_reduce call).
- Around line 9-19: Add the missing RMM execution policy header so
rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()) is available: include <rmm/exec_policy.hpp> at the
top of the file (with the other includes) to resolve uses of rmm::exec_policy in
functions that call rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()) on lines around the
iterative_refinement helpers.
- Around line 81-141: iterative_refinement_simple has a stream-race: delta_x is
allocated on op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream() while residual copies use
x.stream(), which can race; make delta_x use x.stream() like
iterative_refinement_gmres to ensure all vector buffers live on the same stream
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synchronization is required.
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188-207: Performance: avoid per-restart allocation of V/Z device vectors.

Each restart allocates (m+1) device_uvectors for both V and Z (Lines 191-196). For large x.size(), this is expensive and can fragment the pool; these buffers can be allocated once outside the restart loop and reused.

Based on learnings, consider hoisting V/Z allocations outside while (residual > tol && outer_iter < max_restarts) and thrust::fill only the slices actually needed per restart.

Also applies to: 289-301


344-363: Host wrapper forces a stream sync; consider documenting / offering async API.

iterative_refinement(op, dense_vector_t, dense_vector_t) ends with cudaStreamSynchronize (Line 355). If this is on a latency-sensitive path, it can become a bottleneck; the new device-vector overload is good, but it might be worth documenting that callers should prefer the device overload to avoid host sync.

As per coding guidelines / learnings, consider adding a brief comment explaining why the sync is required (host x visibility), and encouraging the device overload in hot paths.

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Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Assess algorithmic complexity for large-scale problems (millions of variables/constraints); ensure O(n log n) or better complexity, not O(n²) or worse
Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems
Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)
Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state
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27-49: Device functors at namespace scope look good.

Avoiding CUDA lambda restrictions is a pragmatic choice, and the functors are simple/clear.

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#include <thrust/execution_policy.h>
#include <thrust/fill.h>
#include <thrust/inner_product.h>
#include <thrust/reduce.h>
#include <thrust/transform.h>
#include <thrust/transform_reduce.h>
#include <algorithm>
#include <cmath>
#include <cstdio>
#include <rmm/device_uvector.hpp>
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Add missing <rmm/exec_policy.hpp> include.

This file uses rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()) on lines 57 and 72 but does not include the required <rmm/exec_policy.hpp> header. The include must be added before the file will compile.

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 #pragma once
 
 #include <thrust/execution_policy.h>
+#include <rmm/exec_policy.hpp>
 #include <thrust/fill.h>
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#include <thrust/execution_policy.h>
#include <thrust/fill.h>
#include <thrust/inner_product.h>
#include <thrust/reduce.h>
#include <thrust/transform.h>
#include <thrust/transform_reduce.h>
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#include <rmm/device_uvector.hpp>
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#include <thrust/execution_policy.h>
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template <typename f_t>
f_t vector_norm_inf(const rmm::device_uvector<f_t>& x)
{
auto begin = x.data();
auto end = x.data() + x.size();
auto max_abs = thrust::transform_reduce(
rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()),
begin,
end,
[] __host__ __device__(f_t val) { return abs(val); },
static_cast<f_t>(0),
thrust::maximum<f_t>{});
return max_abs;
}

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f_t vector_norm2(const rmm::device_uvector<f_t>& x)
{
auto begin = x.data();
auto end = x.data() + x.size();
auto sum_of_squares = thrust::transform_reduce(
rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()),
begin,
end,
[] __host__ __device__(f_t val) { return val * val; },
f_t(0),
thrust::plus<f_t>{});
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abs(val) in device lambda is risky; use an unambiguous device-safe abs.

abs overload resolution can be ambiguous/wrong for float/double in __host__ __device__ code (Line 60). This can be a compile break or (worse) silently call an unintended overload.

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 template <typename f_t>
 f_t vector_norm_inf(const rmm::device_uvector<f_t>& x)
 {
   auto begin   = x.data();
   auto end     = x.data() + x.size();
   auto max_abs = thrust::transform_reduce(
     rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()),
     begin,
     end,
-    [] __host__ __device__(f_t val) { return abs(val); },
+    [] __host__ __device__(f_t val) {
+      return (val < f_t(0)) ? -val : val;
+    },
     static_cast<f_t>(0),
     thrust::maximum<f_t>{});
   return max_abs;
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194-199: Consider pre-allocating GMRES workspace outside the restart loop.

Currently, V and Z are allocated inside the while loop (lines 194-199), causing repeated allocations for each restart. With max_restarts = 3, this may allocate up to 3 × 2 × (m+1) device vectors. Consider moving allocation outside the loop and reusing the workspace across restarts.

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  std::vector<f_t> y(m, 0.0);

  bool show_info = false;

  f_t bnorm      = std::max(1.0, vector_norm_inf<f_t>(b));
  f_t rel_res    = 1.0;
  int outer_iter = 0;

+ // Allocate GMRES workspace once
+ std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> V;
+ std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> Z;
+ for (int k = 0; k < m + 1; ++k) {
+   V.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
+   Z.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
+ }

  // r = b - A*x
  raft::copy(r.data(), b.data(), b.size(), x.stream());
  op.a_multiply(-1.0, x, 1.0, r);

  f_t norm_r = vector_norm_inf<f_t>(r);
  if (show_info) { CUOPT_LOG_INFO("GMRES IR: initial residual = %e, |b| = %e", norm_r, bnorm); }
  if (norm_r <= 1e-8) { return norm_r; }

  f_t residual      = norm_r;
  f_t best_residual = norm_r;

  // Main loop
  while (residual > tol && outer_iter < max_restarts) {
-   std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> V;
-   std::vector<rmm::device_uvector<f_t>> Z;
-   for (int k = 0; k < m + 1; ++k) {
-     V.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
-     Z.emplace_back(x.size(), x.stream());
-   }
cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (9)

302-303: Address TODO: Direct GPU allocation of diagonal vectors.

The comment suggests diag and inv_diag should be created directly on the GPU. Currently, they're allocated on the host (lines 283, 299) then copied to device (line 303). Consider creating them as device vectors from the start to eliminate the host-side allocation and copy overhead.


391-434: Remove commented-out diagonal index assignments.

Lines 391-392, 401-402, 410-412, and 432-434 contain commented-out code for tracking augmented_diagonal_indices. Since this is now handled by extracting diagonal indices from the CSR format (lines 443-452), these comments can be removed for clarity.


506-507: Clarify or remove outdated comment.

The comment "TODO do we really need this copy?" seems outdated. The copy from d_original_A_values to device_AD.x is necessary to restore the unscaled matrix values before applying new scaling factors. Consider updating this comment to explain the purpose or remove it if it's no longer a concern.


1370-1383: Consider caching temporary vectors for augmented_multiply.

The function allocates several temporary device vectors (d_x1, d_x2, d_y1, d_y2, d_r1) on each call. If augmented_multiply is called frequently (e.g., in iterative refinement), consider pre-allocating these as member variables of iteration_data_t to reduce allocation overhead.


2162-2196: Move repeated allocations to iteration_data_t constructor.

The comment on line 2162 correctly identifies that these allocations and copies should happen only once. Consider moving allocations of d_bound_rhs_, d_x_, d_z_, d_w_, d_v_, d_upper_bounds_, etc., to the iteration_data_t constructor to eliminate per-iteration overhead.


2841-2850: Eliminate redundant device copies in compute_target_mu.

The comment on line 2841 correctly identifies these as redundant. The affine directions (dw_aff, dx_aff, dv_aff, dz_aff) should already be available on the device from gpu_compute_search_direction. Store these as device vectors in iteration_data_t to avoid these copies.


2930-2933: Move RHS zeroing to GPU for consistency.

The comment on line 2930 correctly notes these should be on GPU. Lines 2931-2933 zero primal_rhs, bound_rhs, and dual_rhs on the CPU, while the complementarity RHS is updated on GPU. For consistency and to avoid host-device transfers, move these operations to the GPU as well.


2940-2944: Eliminate redundant copies in compute_final_direction.

Line 2940 marks these as redundant. Both y and dy_aff should already exist as device vectors (d_y_, d_dy_aff_) from previous computations. Ensure these device vectors are maintained throughout the iteration to avoid these copies.


3173-3262: Debug objective gap check has significant overhead.

The CHECK_OBJECTIVE_GAP block (lines 3173-3262) allocates numerous device scalars and performs many cuBLAS calls. Ensure this is only enabled in debug builds to avoid impacting production performance.

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Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results
Check numerical stability: prevent overflow/underflow, precision loss, division by zero/near-zero, and use epsilon comparisons for floating-point equality checks
Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)
Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations
For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle
Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
Assess algorithmic complexity for large-scale problems (millions of variables/constraints); ensure O(n log n) or better complexity, not O(n²) or worse
Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems
Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)
Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state
Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
Check that hard-coded GPU de...

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Learning: Applies to **/*benchmark*.{cpp,cu,py} : Include performance benchmarks and regression detection for GPU operations; verify near real-time performance on million-variable problems
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication
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File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
Timestamp: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 500
File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
Timestamp: 2025-12-04T04:11:12.640Z
Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Avoid reinventing functionality already available in Thrust, CCCL, or RMM libraries; prefer standard library utilities over custom implementations
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Learning: Reduce tight coupling between solver components (presolve, simplex, basis, barrier); increase modularity and reusability of optimization algorithms
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Refactor code duplication in solver components (3+ occurrences) into shared utilities; for GPU kernels, use templated device functions to avoid duplication

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📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Avoid reinventing functionality already available in Thrust, CCCL, or RMM libraries; prefer standard library utilities over custom implementations

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Check that hard-coded GPU device IDs and resource limits are made configurable; abstract multi-backend support for different CUDA versions

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate correct initialization of variable bounds, constraint coefficients, and algorithm state before solving; ensure reset when transitioning between algorithm phases (presolve, simplex, diving, crossover)

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : For concurrent CUDA operations (barriers, async operations), explicitly create and manage dedicated streams instead of reusing the default stream; document stream lifecycle

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization (cudaDeviceSynchronize) in hot paths that blocks GPU pipeline; use streams and events for async execution

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Verify race conditions and correctness of GPU kernel shared memory, atomics, and warp-level operations

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Assess algorithmic complexity for large-scale problems (millions of variables/constraints); ensure O(n log n) or better complexity, not O(n²) or worse

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
File: .github/.coderabbit_review_guide.md:0-0
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Check numerical stability: prevent overflow/underflow, precision loss, division by zero/near-zero, and use epsilon comparisons for floating-point equality checks

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cpp,hpp,h} : Avoid inappropriate use of exceptions in performance-critical GPU operation paths; prefer error codes or CUDA error checking for latency-sensitive code

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Ensure variables and constraints are accessed from the correct problem context (original vs presolve vs folded vs postsolve); verify index mapping consistency across problem transformations

Applied to files:

  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Verify error propagation from CUDA to user-facing APIs is complete; ensure CUDA errors are caught and mapped to meaningful user error codes

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Every CUDA kernel launch and memory operation must have error checking with CUDA_CHECK or equivalent verification

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cpp,hpp,h} : Check for unclosed file handles when reading MPS/QPS problem files; ensure RAII patterns or proper cleanup in exception paths

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
📚 Learning: 2025-12-04T20:09:09.264Z
Learnt from: chris-maes
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 602
File: cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu:732-742
Timestamp: 2025-12-04T20:09:09.264Z
Learning: In cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu, the barrier solver does not currently return INFEASIBLE or UNBOUNDED status. It only returns OPTIMAL, TIME_LIMIT, NUMERICAL_ISSUES, or CONCURRENT_LIMIT.

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
File: .github/.coderabbit_review_guide.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learning: Reduce tight coupling between solver components (presolve, simplex, basis, barrier); increase modularity and reusability of optimization algorithms

Applied to files:

  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
File: .github/.coderabbit_review_guide.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Detect inefficient GPU kernel launches with low occupancy or poor memory access patterns; optimize for coalesced memory access and minimize warp divergence in hot paths

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learnt from: CR
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File: .github/.coderabbit_review_guide.md:0-0
Timestamp: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-11-25T10:20:49.822Z
Learnt from: CR
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 0
File: .github/.coderabbit_review_guide.md:0-0
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Learning: Applies to **/*benchmark*.{cpp,cu,py} : Include performance benchmarks and regression detection for GPU operations; verify near real-time performance on million-variable problems

Applied to files:

  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-12-04T04:11:12.640Z
Learnt from: chris-maes
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 500
File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
Timestamp: 2025-12-04T04:11:12.640Z
Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

Applied to files:

  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-12-03T23:29:26.391Z
Learnt from: chris-maes
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 500
File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp:519-524
Timestamp: 2025-12-03T23:29:26.391Z
Learning: In cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp, the check_matrix() function is debug/diagnostic code (wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX) that intentionally prints errors without necessarily returning early. The return codes from this debug code are not actively checked; the purpose is to print all validation errors in one pass for better diagnostics.

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
📚 Learning: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
Learnt from: chris-maes
Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 500
File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
Timestamp: 2025-12-06T00:22:48.638Z
Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (1)
cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.hpp (3)
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[error] 9-9: 'thrust/execution_policy.h' file not found

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (5)

27-49: LGTM: Device functors are well-defined.

The namespace-scope functors avoid CUDA lambda restrictions and provide clear, reusable operations for device-side transforms.


51-65: LGTM: Device norm implementation is correct.

The use of thrust::transform_reduce with rmm::exec_policy(x.stream()) ensures operations execute on the correct stream. Error checking with RAFT_CHECK_CUDA is appropriate.


67-81: LGTM: L2 norm implementation is mathematically sound.

The implementation correctly computes the Euclidean norm. While overflow is theoretically possible for very large values, this is standard for L2 norm computations and acceptable for the barrier solver context.


353-365: LGTM: CPU-to-GPU wrapper maintains API compatibility.

This overload enables gradual migration by wrapping the device-based refinement with host-device copies. The stream synchronization on line 363 is necessary to ensure x contains valid results before the device vectors go out of scope.


367-371: LGTM: GMRES as default aligns with PR objectives.

The PR description mentions ~10× speedup on square41 with GMRES iterative refinement, making this a sensible default choice.

cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (5)

1794-1795: Verify necessity of explicit stream synchronization.

Line 1795 calls handle_ptr->get_stream().synchronize() after a cuSPARSE transpose multiply. While this ensures correctness, verify whether this synchronization is necessary here or if it can be deferred to a later point where the result is actually consumed, allowing more async overlap.

As per coding guidelines, eliminate unnecessary host-device synchronization in hot paths to avoid blocking the GPU pipeline.


2799-2832: LGTM: GPU-based affine RHS computation is correct.

The function properly moves the computation to the GPU using CUB transforms. The separate transforms for xz_rhs and wv_rhs negation are clear and efficient.


3062-3062: Document memory access pattern concern for free variables.

The comment "Not coalesced" on line 3062 flags a potential performance issue. The free variable pairs are accessed through indirection, which can cause non-coalesced memory access. For small numbers of free variables this may be acceptable, but consider restructuring if num_free_variables becomes large.

Based on learnings, verify near real-time performance on million-variable problems.


3103-3114: LGTM: Barrier parameter computation is efficient.

The use of sum_reduce_helper_ for computing mu from complementarity residuals is appropriate and efficient.


1315-1315: LGTM: Comprehensive CUDA error checking.

The consistent use of RAFT_CHECK_CUDA after thrust and CUB operations throughout the file follows best practices and ensures proper error propagation.

As per coding guidelines, every CUDA kernel launch and memory operation has error checking.

Also applies to: 1988-1988, 2004-2004, 2217-2217, 2307-2307

Comment on lines 83 to 144
template <typename i_t, typename f_t, typename T>
void iterative_refinement_simple(T& op,
const dense_vector_t<i_t, f_t>& b,
dense_vector_t<i_t, f_t>& x)
f_t iterative_refinement_simple(T& op,
const rmm::device_uvector<f_t>& b,
rmm::device_uvector<f_t>& x)
{
dense_vector_t<i_t, f_t> x_sav = x;
dense_vector_t<i_t, f_t> r = b;
rmm::device_uvector<f_t> x_sav(x, x.stream());

const bool show_iterative_refinement_info = false;

// r = b - Ax
rmm::device_uvector<f_t> r(b, b.stream());
op.a_multiply(-1.0, x, 1.0, r);

f_t error = vector_norm_inf<i_t, f_t>(r);
f_t error = vector_norm_inf<f_t>(r);
if (show_iterative_refinement_info) {
CUOPT_LOG_INFO(
"Iterative refinement. Initial error %e || x || %.16e", error, vector_norm2<i_t, f_t>(x));
"Iterative refinement. Initial error %e || x || %.16e", error, vector_norm2<f_t>(x));
}
dense_vector_t<i_t, f_t> delta_x(x.size());
rmm::device_uvector<f_t> delta_x(x.size(), op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream());
i_t iter = 0;
while (error > 1e-8 && iter < 30) {
delta_x.set_scalar(0.0);
thrust::fill(op.data_.handle_ptr->get_thrust_policy(),
delta_x.data(),
delta_x.data() + delta_x.size(),
0.0);
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream());
op.solve(r, delta_x);

x.axpy(1.0, delta_x, 1.0);

r = b;
thrust::transform(op.data_.handle_ptr->get_thrust_policy(),
x.data(),
x.data() + x.size(),
delta_x.data(),
x.data(),
thrust::plus<f_t>());
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream());
// r = b - Ax
raft::copy(r.data(), b.data(), b.size(), x.stream());
op.a_multiply(-1.0, x, 1.0, r);

f_t new_error = vector_norm_inf<i_t, f_t>(r);
f_t new_error = vector_norm_inf<f_t>(r);
if (new_error > error) {
x = x_sav;
raft::copy(x.data(), x_sav.data(), x.size(), x.stream());
if (show_iterative_refinement_info) {
CUOPT_LOG_INFO(
"Iterative refinement. Iter %d error increased %e %e. Stopping", iter, error, new_error);
}
break;
}
error = new_error;
x_sav = x;
raft::copy(x_sav.data(), x.data(), x.size(), x.stream());
iter++;
if (show_iterative_refinement_info) {
CUOPT_LOG_INFO(
"Iterative refinement. Iter %d error %e. || x || %.16e || dx || %.16e Continuing",
iter,
error,
vector_norm2<i_t, f_t>(x),
vector_norm2<i_t, f_t>(delta_x));
vector_norm2<f_t>(x),
vector_norm2<f_t>(delta_x));
}
}
return error;
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (2)

426-503: Diagonal-index extraction: add a hard assert that every row found a diagonal entry before copying indices to device.
If any augmented_diagonal_indices[row] remains -1, the later device updates will index span_x[-1] (UB / crash). Even if construction “should” guarantee diagonals, a defensive assert here is cheap and prevents catastrophic failure.

Proposed fix
       std::vector<i_t> augmented_diagonal_indices(augmented_CSR.n, -1);
       // Extract the diagonal indices from augmented_CSR
       for (i_t row = 0; row < augmented_CSR.n; ++row) {
         for (i_t k = augmented_CSR.row_start[row]; k < augmented_CSR.row_start[row + 1]; ++k) {
           if (augmented_CSR.j[k] == row) {
             augmented_diagonal_indices[row] = k;
             break;
           }
         }
+        cuopt_assert(augmented_diagonal_indices[row] != -1, "Augmented CSR missing diagonal");
       }

2244-2286: Search direction GPU path: watch for divide-by-zero and repeated allocations.

  • inv_diag = 1/diag assumes strictly positive diag/x/w; consider an epsilon clamp in release builds to avoid inf propagation on near-degenerate steps.
  • d_augmented_rhs/d_augmented_soln are allocated every call; preallocate in iteration_data_t to reduce iteration overhead.

Also applies to: 2294-2306, 2368-2401, 2474-2482, 2651-2652, 2695-2697, 2770-2779

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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu:
- Around line 149-163: You removed the host 'augmented' member but left debug
paths and invariants that reference it; update all debug helpers and any code
paths that still access 'augmented' to use the new device member
'device_augmented' (or a host mirror created when needed) and remove/replace
stale references, and after the first build assert that
d_augmented_diagonal_indices_.size() == device_augmented.n to enforce the
invariant used by later device updates; update any tests or debug print helpers
to read from d_augmented_diagonal_indices_ (or a temporary host copy) instead of
the old host 'augmented'.
- Around line 517-538: The device lambda passed to thrust::for_each_n uses
dual_perturb but doesn't capture it, causing a compile error; fix by capturing
dual_perturb into the lambda (preferably as a typed copy like dual_perturb_value
of type f_t) in the first thrust::for_each_n capture list alongside
span_x/span_diag/etc. and use that captured dual_perturb_value inside the
lambda; verify the second lambda already captures primal_perturb as
primal_perturb_value and keep that pattern consistent.
- Around line 1499-1501: The debug helper still references the removed member
data.augmented causing compilation failures; find the stale blocks that refer to
data.augmented (and are near device_augmented declarations, e.g., around the
device_csr_matrix_t<i_t,f_t> device_augmented lines and the later block at
~1693-1699) and either remove those blocks or wrap them in a proper debug-only
macro and update them to dump device_augmented by first converting it to a host
matrix (e.g., call the existing device→host conversion utility into a
csc_matrix_t or host CSR equivalent) before printing; ensure you replace
references to data.augmented with the host copy of device_augmented or disable
the code entirely so it no longer compiles against the removed member.
- Around line 548-611: The try/catch in form_adat(first_call) around
initialize_cusparse_data currently logs the raft::cuda_error and returns, which
leaves cusparse uninitialized and lets callers (e.g., chol->analyze(device_ADAT)
in the caller) continue; instead either remove the local catch so the
raft::cuda_error propagates to the outer solve() try/catch, or rethrow the
exception (throw;) after logging so callers cannot continue with an invalid
state; update initialize_cusparse_data error handling accordingly and ensure
callers rely on the propagated exception (or, if you choose the alternate
design, change the function to return an error code and propagate that up the
call chain).
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (10)

257-268: CUB temp-storage sizing uses d_cols_to_remove before it’s populated — move sizing/allocation closer to first real use.
Right now the “size query” is executed before d_cols_to_remove is resized/filled (it’s still size 0), which is brittle even if CUB doesn’t dereference for size-only. Consider sizing in form_adat(first_call) once d_cols_to_remove is ready. As per coding guidelines, ...


344-346: Host→device copy of inv_diag is a known TODO; avoid repeated host involvement in the steady-state path.
Given the PR goal (small-instance latency), keeping diag/inv_diag formation entirely on-device (and only copying back when needed for logs/debug) would help. Based on learnings, ...


1404-1449: augmented_multiply(device): correctness OK, but per-call allocations + device↔device copies will dominate GMRES/IR.
This function allocates 5 temporary device_uvectors and copies subranges every call. For GMRES IR this can wipe out the speedup. Also, pairwise_multiply() / axpy() calls lack explicit RAFT_CHECK_CUDA at the call site.

Minimal safety improvement (add error checks after CUB calls)
     pairwise_multiply(d_x1.data(), d_diag_.data(), d_r1.data(), n, stream_view_);
+    RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
 ...
     axpy(-alpha, d_r1.data(), beta, d_y1.data(), d_y1.data(), n, stream_view_);
+    RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);

1451-1463: Host-wrapper augmented_multiply(...) introduces syncs and extra copies; keep it debug-only or gate behind a feature flag.
This wrapper forces host↔device traffic and stream sync; if it’s on a hot path, it will regress latency.


1739-1746: Hot-path synchronizations (stream().synchronize() / cudaStreamSynchronize) likely negate GPU wins; try to keep initial-point math on device end-to-end.
Examples: Fu/primal_residual/cmATy paths now call cusparse then immediately synchronize to use host vectors. This is functionally safe but can materially impact small-problem latency. Based on learnings, ...

Also applies to: 1778-1787, 1799-1828, 1843-1845, 1930-1954


2011-2021: GPU residuals: good CUDA checks, but final cudaStreamSynchronize is a big hammer.
If callers only need norms, prefer keeping residuals device-side and only copying scalars to host (or using events).

Also applies to: 2031-2037, 2043-2052, 2055-2068, 2089-2090


2972-3029: Final direction accumulation: good grouping by vector sizes; consider making the assert(...)s cuopt_assert if you want them in non-Debug builds.
Right now size mismatches would be silent in Release if assert is compiled out.


3059-3114: compute_next_iterate: avoid per-iteration device_copy(presolve_info.free_variable_pairs, ...) and the full device→host state copy.
Both are expensive in the main iteration loop. Cache free_variable_pairs on device once, and only copy x/y/w/v/z to host when emitting a solution / logging / convergence checks that truly require host state. Based on learnings, ...


3154-3204: Objective computation: avoid allocating/copying b and restrict_u_ every iteration; also verify quadratic objective convention with Q.

  • device_copy(data.b, ...) / device_copy(data.restrict_u_, ...) inside the iteration loop is costly; store persistent device copies in iteration_data_t.
  • Please confirm Q here is already the internal symmetrized form consistent with 0.5 * x^T Q x (per cuOPT convention). Based on learnings, ...

3568-3569: Iteration loop: repeated cudaStreamSynchronize after each search-direction solve is a likely performance limiter.
If the only reason is host access to dx/dy/..., consider keeping these vectors device-side and synchronizing only when absolutely required (or using events). Based on learnings, ...

Also applies to: 3607-3608

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Verify correct problem size checks before expensive GPU/CPU operations; prevent resource exhaustion on oversized problems

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
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Learning: Applies to **/*.cu : Verify race conditions and correctness of GPU kernel shared memory, atomics, and warp-level operations

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Ensure race conditions are absent in multi-GPU code and multi-threaded server implementations; verify proper synchronization of shared state

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Validate algorithm correctness in optimization logic: simplex pivots, branch-and-bound decisions, routing heuristics, and constraint/objective handling must produce correct results

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Identify assertions with overly strict numerical tolerances that fail on legitimate degenerate/edge cases (near-zero pivots, singular matrices, empty problems)

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Check numerical stability: prevent overflow/underflow, precision loss, division by zero/near-zero, and use epsilon comparisons for floating-point equality checks

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Learning: Applies to **/*test*.{cpp,cu,py} : Add tests for problem transformations: verify correctness of original→transformed→postsolve mappings and index consistency across problem representations

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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/scaling.cpp:68-76
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Learning: In the cuOPT dual simplex solver, CSR/CSC matrices (including the quadratic objective matrix Q) are required to have valid dimensions and indices by construction. Runtime bounds checking in performance-critical paths like matrix scaling is avoided to prevent slowdowns. Validation is performed via debug-only check_matrix() calls wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX.

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File: cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp:519-524
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Learning: In cpp/src/dual_simplex/sparse_matrix.cpp, the check_matrix() function is debug/diagnostic code (wrapped in #ifdef CHECK_MATRIX) that intentionally prints errors without necessarily returning early. The return codes from this debug code are not actively checked; the purpose is to print all validation errors in one pass for better diagnostics.

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File: cpp/tests/linear_programming/c_api_tests/c_api_test.c:1033-1048
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Learning: In cuOPT's quadratic programming API, when a user provides a quadratic objective matrix Q via set_quadratic_objective_matrix or the C API functions cuOptCreateQuadraticProblem/cuOptCreateQuadraticRangedProblem, the API internally computes Q_symmetric = Q + Q^T and the barrier solver uses 0.5 * x^T * Q_symmetric * x. From the user's perspective, the convention is x^T Q x. For a diagonal Q with values [q1, q2, ...], the resulting quadratic terms are q1*x1^2 + q2*x2^2 + ...

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
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Repo: NVIDIA/cuopt PR: 602
File: cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu:732-742
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Learning: In cpp/src/linear_programming/solve.cu, the barrier solver does not currently return INFEASIBLE or UNBOUNDED status. It only returns OPTIMAL, TIME_LIMIT, NUMERICAL_ISSUES, or CONCURRENT_LIMIT.

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu (8)

380-394: Device matrix setup looks consistent, but verify device_A/device_AD represent the same (possibly column-filtered) operator expected by multiply_kernels.
This path now converts AD to host CSR and copies into device_A; correctness depends on multiply_kernels(handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, ...) expecting matching sparsity/ordering. Please sanity-check with a small instance where n_dense_columns > 0 (column removal) to ensure ADAT matches the previous CPU path.

Also applies to: 407-412


1024-1037: to_solution(): if cusparse_view.transpose_spmv() is async, ensure no host read happens before completion.
dual_res is host-backed and is immediately used for vector_norm_inf. If transpose_spmv is async, you may need an explicit stream sync (or make vector_norm_inf consume device data).


1352-1360: Good: added RAFT_CHECK_CUDA after CUB transform in gpu_adat_multiply.
This aligns with the “check every kernel/mem op” guideline.


2839-2863: Affine RHS: device-side negation is good; ensure CPU path doesn’t rely on host complementarity_*_rhs being updated here.
Right now you update d_complementarity_*_rhs_ but not the host vectors; if any downstream CPU-only debug/logic reads host RHS, it may now be stale.


2948-2966: CC RHS on device: LGTM.
Nice cleanup by computing the corrector complementarity RHS directly on GPU with error checks.


3040-3044: Step length: depends on gpu_max_step_to_boundary zip-iterator correctness.
If you adjust zip iterator construction (see other comment), make sure to update gpu_max_step_to_boundary() too for consistency.


3123-3146: Residual norms + mu computed on device: good direction for latency.
No issues spotted here, assuming the residual vectors on device are kept up to date.


2873-2936: Remove compile-breaker claim; the thrust::make_zip_iterator(ptr1, ptr2, ...) pattern is standard Thrust/CCCL API that compiles successfully. This idiom is used consistently throughout the codebase (20+ instances) and has passed review/CI. The direct pointer form is valid and preferred in modern Thrust. However, consider caching d_dw_aff_, d_dx_aff_, d_dv_aff_, and d_dz_aff_ across calls to avoid redundant host-to-device copies on lines 2879–2882; this avoids repeated raft::copy operations in the loop.

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Comment on lines 149 to 163
device_AD(lp.num_cols, lp.num_rows, 0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
device_A(lp.num_cols, lp.num_rows, 0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
device_ADAT(lp.num_rows, lp.num_rows, 0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
device_augmented(
lp.num_cols + lp.num_rows, lp.num_cols + lp.num_rows, 0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_original_A_values(0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
device_A_x_values(0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_inv_diag_prime(0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_flag_buffer(0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_num_flag(lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_inv_diag(lp.num_cols, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_cols_to_remove(0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
d_augmented_diagonal_indices_(0, lp.handle_ptr->get_stream()),
use_augmented(false),
has_factorization(false),
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🟠 Major

Expose device_augmented + d_augmented_diagonal_indices_: good direction, but ensure debug helpers and invariants are updated accordingly.
You removed the host augmented member but there are still code paths (debug) that reference it (see separate comment). Also consider asserting d_augmented_diagonal_indices_.size() == device_augmented.n after first build to make later device updates safer.

Also applies to: 1500-1528

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu around lines 149 - 163, You removed the host
'augmented' member but left debug paths and invariants that reference it; update
all debug helpers and any code paths that still access 'augmented' to use the
new device member 'device_augmented' (or a host mirror created when needed) and
remove/replace stale references, and after the first build assert that
d_augmented_diagonal_indices_.size() == device_augmented.n to enforce the
invariant used by later device updates; update any tests or debug print helpers
to read from d_augmented_diagonal_indices_ (or a temporary host copy) instead of
the old host 'augmented'.

Comment on lines +517 to 538
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(n),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
span_q_diag = cuopt::make_span(d_Q_diag_),
span_diag = cuopt::make_span(d_diag_)] __device__(i_t j) {
f_t q_diag = span_q_diag.size() > 0 ? span_q_diag[j] : 0.0;
span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = -q_diag - span_diag[j] - dual_perturb;
});

const i_t p = augmented_diagonal_indices[j];
augmented.x[p] = -q_diag - diag[j] - dual_perturb;
}
for (i_t j = n; j < n + m; ++j) {
const i_t p = augmented_diagonal_indices[j];
augmented.x[p] = primal_perturb;
}
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream());
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(n),
i_t(m),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
primal_perturb_value = primal_perturb] __device__(i_t j) {
span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = primal_perturb_value;
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream());
}
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Compile-breaker: dual_perturb is used inside a __device__ lambda without capture.
This won’t compile (or will behave incorrectly if it compiles via some non-standard extension).

Proposed fix
       thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
                          thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
                          i_t(n),
                          [span_x            = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
                           span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
                           span_q_diag       = cuopt::make_span(d_Q_diag_),
-                          span_diag         = cuopt::make_span(d_diag_)] __device__(i_t j) {
+                          span_diag         = cuopt::make_span(d_diag_),
+                          dual_perturb_value = dual_perturb] __device__(i_t j) {
                            f_t q_diag = span_q_diag.size() > 0 ? span_q_diag[j] : 0.0;
-                           span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = -q_diag - span_diag[j] - dual_perturb;
+                           span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = -q_diag - span_diag[j] - dual_perturb_value;
                          });
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thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(n),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
span_q_diag = cuopt::make_span(d_Q_diag_),
span_diag = cuopt::make_span(d_diag_)] __device__(i_t j) {
f_t q_diag = span_q_diag.size() > 0 ? span_q_diag[j] : 0.0;
span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = -q_diag - span_diag[j] - dual_perturb;
});
const i_t p = augmented_diagonal_indices[j];
augmented.x[p] = -q_diag - diag[j] - dual_perturb;
}
for (i_t j = n; j < n + m; ++j) {
const i_t p = augmented_diagonal_indices[j];
augmented.x[p] = primal_perturb;
}
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream());
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(n),
i_t(m),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
primal_perturb_value = primal_perturb] __device__(i_t j) {
span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = primal_perturb_value;
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream());
}
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(n),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
span_q_diag = cuopt::make_span(d_Q_diag_),
span_diag = cuopt::make_span(d_diag_),
dual_perturb_value = dual_perturb] __device__(i_t j) {
f_t q_diag = span_q_diag.size() > 0 ? span_q_diag[j] : 0.0;
span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = -q_diag - span_diag[j] - dual_perturb_value;
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream());
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(handle_ptr->get_stream()),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(n),
i_t(m),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_augmented.x),
span_diag_indices = cuopt::make_span(d_augmented_diagonal_indices_),
primal_perturb_value = primal_perturb] __device__(i_t j) {
span_x[span_diag_indices[j]] = primal_perturb_value;
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(handle_ptr->get_stream());
}
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In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu around lines 517 - 538, The device lambda
passed to thrust::for_each_n uses dual_perturb but doesn't capture it, causing a
compile error; fix by capturing dual_perturb into the lambda (preferably as a
typed copy like dual_perturb_value of type f_t) in the first thrust::for_each_n
capture list alongside span_x/span_diag/etc. and use that captured
dual_perturb_value inside the lambda; verify the second lambda already captures
primal_perturb as primal_perturb_value and keep that pattern consistent.

Comment on lines +548 to 611
// TODO do we really need this copy? (it's ok since gpu to gpu)
raft::copy(device_AD.x.data(),
d_original_A_values.data(),
d_original_A_values.size(),
handle_ptr->get_stream());
if (n_dense_columns > 0) {
// Adjust inv_diag
d_inv_diag_prime.resize(AD.n, stream_view_);
// Copy If
cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged(
d_flag_buffer.data(),
flag_buffer_size,
d_inv_diag.data(),
thrust::make_transform_iterator(d_cols_to_remove.data(), cuda::std::logical_not<i_t>{}),
d_inv_diag_prime.data(),
d_num_flag.data(),
d_inv_diag.size(),
stream_view_);
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
} else {
d_inv_diag_prime.resize(inv_diag.size(), stream_view_);
raft::copy(d_inv_diag_prime.data(), d_inv_diag.data(), inv_diag.size(), stream_view_);
}

cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(d_inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");
cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(d_inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");

thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(stream_view_),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(device_AD.x.size()),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.x),
span_scale = cuopt::make_span(d_inv_diag_prime),
span_col_ind = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.col_index)] __device__(i_t i) {
span_x[i] *= span_scale[span_col_ind[i]];
});
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
if (first_call) {
try {
initialize_cusparse_data<i_t, f_t>(
handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
} catch (const raft::cuda_error& e) {
settings_.log.printf("Error in initialize_cusparse_data: %s\n", e.what());
return;
}
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(stream_view_),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(device_AD.x.size()),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.x),
span_scale = cuopt::make_span(d_inv_diag_prime),
span_col_ind = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.col_index)] __device__(i_t i) {
span_x[i] *= span_scale[span_col_ind[i]];
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
if (first_call) {
try {
initialize_cusparse_data<i_t, f_t>(
handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
} catch (const raft::cuda_error& e) {
settings_.log.printf("Error in initialize_cusparse_data: %s\n", e.what());
return;
}
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }

multiply_kernels<i_t, f_t>(handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
handle_ptr->sync_stream();

auto adat_nnz = device_ADAT.row_start.element(device_ADAT.m, handle_ptr->get_stream());
float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);
}
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }

if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time : %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros : %.2e\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz));
settings_.log.printf(
"ADAT density : %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m) * static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m)));
}
} else {
// Restore the columns of AD to A
AD.x = original_A_values;
std::vector<f_t> inv_diag_prime;
if (n_dense_columns > 0) {
// Adjust inv_diag
inv_diag_prime.resize(AD.n);
const i_t n = A.n;
multiply_kernels<i_t, f_t>(handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
handle_ptr->sync_stream();

i_t new_j = 0;
for (i_t j = 0; j < n; j++) {
if (cols_to_remove[j]) { continue; }
inv_diag_prime[new_j++] = inv_diag[j];
}
} else {
inv_diag_prime = copy(inv_diag);
}
auto adat_nnz = device_ADAT.row_start.element(device_ADAT.m, handle_ptr->get_stream());
float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);

cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");
AD.scale_columns(inv_diag_prime);
multiply(AD, AT, ADAT);

float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);
if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros %e density %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(ADAT.col_start[m]),
static_cast<float64_t>(ADAT.col_start[m]) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(m) * static_cast<float64_t>(m)));
}
if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time : %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros : %.2e\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz));
settings_.log.printf(
"ADAT density : %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m) * static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m)));
}
}
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Do not swallow raft::cuda_error in form_adat(first_call): current code can continue with uninitialized cusparse state.
return; here lets callers proceed (constructor calls chol->analyze(device_ADAT) right after), risking UB. Prefer letting the exception propagate to the outer solve() try/catch, or return an error code and plumb it up. As per coding guidelines, ...

Proposed fix (rethrow)
     if (first_call) {
       try {
         initialize_cusparse_data<i_t, f_t>(
           handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
       } catch (const raft::cuda_error& e) {
         settings_.log.printf("Error in initialize_cusparse_data: %s\n", e.what());
-        return;
+        throw;
       }
     }
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// TODO do we really need this copy? (it's ok since gpu to gpu)
raft::copy(device_AD.x.data(),
d_original_A_values.data(),
d_original_A_values.size(),
handle_ptr->get_stream());
if (n_dense_columns > 0) {
// Adjust inv_diag
d_inv_diag_prime.resize(AD.n, stream_view_);
// Copy If
cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged(
d_flag_buffer.data(),
flag_buffer_size,
d_inv_diag.data(),
thrust::make_transform_iterator(d_cols_to_remove.data(), cuda::std::logical_not<i_t>{}),
d_inv_diag_prime.data(),
d_num_flag.data(),
d_inv_diag.size(),
stream_view_);
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
} else {
d_inv_diag_prime.resize(inv_diag.size(), stream_view_);
raft::copy(d_inv_diag_prime.data(), d_inv_diag.data(), inv_diag.size(), stream_view_);
}
cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(d_inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");
cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(d_inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(stream_view_),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(device_AD.x.size()),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.x),
span_scale = cuopt::make_span(d_inv_diag_prime),
span_col_ind = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.col_index)] __device__(i_t i) {
span_x[i] *= span_scale[span_col_ind[i]];
});
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
if (first_call) {
try {
initialize_cusparse_data<i_t, f_t>(
handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
} catch (const raft::cuda_error& e) {
settings_.log.printf("Error in initialize_cusparse_data: %s\n", e.what());
return;
}
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(stream_view_),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(device_AD.x.size()),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.x),
span_scale = cuopt::make_span(d_inv_diag_prime),
span_col_ind = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.col_index)] __device__(i_t i) {
span_x[i] *= span_scale[span_col_ind[i]];
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
if (first_call) {
try {
initialize_cusparse_data<i_t, f_t>(
handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
} catch (const raft::cuda_error& e) {
settings_.log.printf("Error in initialize_cusparse_data: %s\n", e.what());
return;
}
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
multiply_kernels<i_t, f_t>(handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
handle_ptr->sync_stream();
auto adat_nnz = device_ADAT.row_start.element(device_ADAT.m, handle_ptr->get_stream());
float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);
}
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time : %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros : %.2e\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz));
settings_.log.printf(
"ADAT density : %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m) * static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m)));
}
} else {
// Restore the columns of AD to A
AD.x = original_A_values;
std::vector<f_t> inv_diag_prime;
if (n_dense_columns > 0) {
// Adjust inv_diag
inv_diag_prime.resize(AD.n);
const i_t n = A.n;
multiply_kernels<i_t, f_t>(handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
handle_ptr->sync_stream();
i_t new_j = 0;
for (i_t j = 0; j < n; j++) {
if (cols_to_remove[j]) { continue; }
inv_diag_prime[new_j++] = inv_diag[j];
}
} else {
inv_diag_prime = copy(inv_diag);
}
auto adat_nnz = device_ADAT.row_start.element(device_ADAT.m, handle_ptr->get_stream());
float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);
cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");
AD.scale_columns(inv_diag_prime);
multiply(AD, AT, ADAT);
float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);
if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros %e density %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(ADAT.col_start[m]),
static_cast<float64_t>(ADAT.col_start[m]) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(m) * static_cast<float64_t>(m)));
}
if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time : %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros : %.2e\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz));
settings_.log.printf(
"ADAT density : %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m) * static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m)));
}
}
// TODO do we really need this copy? (it's ok since gpu to gpu)
raft::copy(device_AD.x.data(),
d_original_A_values.data(),
d_original_A_values.size(),
handle_ptr->get_stream());
if (n_dense_columns > 0) {
// Adjust inv_diag
d_inv_diag_prime.resize(AD.n, stream_view_);
// Copy If
cub::DeviceSelect::Flagged(
d_flag_buffer.data(),
flag_buffer_size,
d_inv_diag.data(),
thrust::make_transform_iterator(d_cols_to_remove.data(), cuda::std::logical_not<i_t>{}),
d_inv_diag_prime.data(),
d_num_flag.data(),
d_inv_diag.size(),
stream_view_);
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
} else {
d_inv_diag_prime.resize(inv_diag.size(), stream_view_);
raft::copy(d_inv_diag_prime.data(), d_inv_diag.data(), inv_diag.size(), stream_view_);
}
cuopt_assert(static_cast<i_t>(d_inv_diag_prime.size()) == AD.n,
"inv_diag_prime.size() != AD.n");
thrust::for_each_n(rmm::exec_policy(stream_view_),
thrust::make_counting_iterator<i_t>(0),
i_t(device_AD.x.size()),
[span_x = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.x),
span_scale = cuopt::make_span(d_inv_diag_prime),
span_col_ind = cuopt::make_span(device_AD.col_index)] __device__(i_t i) {
span_x[i] *= span_scale[span_col_ind[i]];
});
RAFT_CHECK_CUDA(stream_view_);
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
if (first_call) {
try {
initialize_cusparse_data<i_t, f_t>(
handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
} catch (const raft::cuda_error& e) {
settings_.log.printf("Error in initialize_cusparse_data: %s\n", e.what());
throw;
}
}
if (settings_.concurrent_halt != nullptr && *settings_.concurrent_halt == 1) { return; }
multiply_kernels<i_t, f_t>(handle_ptr, device_A, device_AD, device_ADAT, cusparse_info);
handle_ptr->sync_stream();
auto adat_nnz = device_ADAT.row_start.element(device_ADAT.m, handle_ptr->get_stream());
float64_t adat_time = toc(start_form_adat);
if (num_factorizations == 0) {
settings_.log.printf("ADAT time : %.2fs\n", adat_time);
settings_.log.printf("ADAT nonzeros : %.2e\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz));
settings_.log.printf(
"ADAT density : %.2f\n",
static_cast<float64_t>(adat_nnz) /
(static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m) * static_cast<float64_t>(device_ADAT.m)));
}
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu around lines 548 - 611, The try/catch in
form_adat(first_call) around initialize_cusparse_data currently logs the
raft::cuda_error and returns, which leaves cusparse uninitialized and lets
callers (e.g., chol->analyze(device_ADAT) in the caller) continue; instead
either remove the local catch so the raft::cuda_error propagates to the outer
solve() try/catch, or rethrow the exception (throw;) after logging so callers
cannot continue with an invalid state; update initialize_cusparse_data error
handling accordingly and ensure callers rely on the propagated exception (or, if
you choose the alternate design, change the function to return an error code and
propagate that up the call chain).

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// csc_matrix_t<i_t, f_t> augmented;
device_csr_matrix_t<i_t, f_t> device_augmented;

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⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Compile-breaker: debug helper still references data.augmented after augmented member removal.
Even under if (false && ...), this is still compiled and will fail. Either remove the block or update it to dump device_augmented via a device→host conversion under a debug macro.

Proposed fix (disable the stale block)
-  if (false && rel_err_norm2 > 1e-2) {
-    FILE* fid = fopen("augmented.mtx", "w");
-    data.augmented.write_matrix_market(fid);
-    fclose(fid);
-    printf("Augmented matrix written to augmented.mtx\n");
-    exit(1);
-  }
+  // NOTE: `augmented` is now device-side (`device_augmented`). If we need MTX dumps,
+  // add an explicit device->host extraction behind a debug macro.

Also applies to: 1693-1699

🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @cpp/src/dual_simplex/barrier.cu around lines 1499 - 1501, The debug helper
still references the removed member data.augmented causing compilation failures;
find the stale blocks that refer to data.augmented (and are near
device_augmented declarations, e.g., around the device_csr_matrix_t<i_t,f_t>
device_augmented lines and the later block at ~1693-1699) and either remove
those blocks or wrap them in a proper debug-only macro and update them to dump
device_augmented by first converting it to a host matrix (e.g., call the
existing device→host conversion utility into a csc_matrix_t or host CSR
equivalent) before printing; ensure you replace references to data.augmented
with the host copy of device_augmented or disable the code entirely so it no
longer compiles against the removed member.

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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (2)

293-299: Consider epsilon-based comparison for numerical stability.

The division-by-zero check uses exact equality (H[i][i] == 0.0), which may miss near-zero values that could cause numerical instability. Consider using an epsilon threshold.

Suggested improvement
-      if (H[i][i] == 0.0) {
+      const f_t eps = std::numeric_limits<f_t>::epsilon() * 1e3;
+      if (std::abs(H[i][i]) < eps) {
         y[i] = 0.0;
         break;
       } else {

194-199: Consider preallocating V and Z outside the restart loop.

Currently, V and Z are allocated fresh on each GMRES restart. With max_restarts = 3 and m = 10, this creates 11 vectors twice per restart. Moving allocation outside the loop and reusing memory would reduce allocation overhead.

However, this is a minor optimization and the current approach ensures clean state for each restart.

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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh} : Every CUDA kernel launch and memory operation must have error checking with CUDA_CHECK or equivalent verification

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cpp,hpp,h} : Check for unclosed file handles when reading MPS/QPS problem files; ensure RAII patterns or proper cleanup in exception paths

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cu,cuh,cpp,hpp,h} : Track GPU device memory allocations and deallocations to prevent memory leaks; ensure cudaMalloc/cudaFree balance and cleanup of streams/events

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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Learning: Applies to **/*.{cpp,hpp,h} : Prevent thread-unsafe use of global and static variables; use proper mutex/synchronization in server code accessing shared solver state

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  • cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (1)
cpp/src/dual_simplex/vector_math.hpp (3)
  • vector_norm_inf (17-26)
  • vector_norm_inf (17-17)
  • vector_norm2 (34-34)
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cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp

[error] 9-9: 'thrust/execution_policy.h' file not found

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🔇 Additional comments (5)
cpp/src/dual_simplex/iterative_refinement.hpp (5)

27-49: LGTM: Device operation functors are well-structured.

The namespace-scope functors with __host__ __device__ qualifiers correctly avoid CUDA lambda restrictions while enabling device-side operations.


51-81: LGTM: Device-side norms are correctly implemented.

The norm functions properly use thrust primitives with stream-aware execution policies and include error checking via RAFT_CHECK_CUDA. The parallel implementations for std::vector and device_uvector are appropriate given the different data structures.


359-371: Synchronization in host compatibility wrapper is acceptable.

The cudaStreamSynchronize at line 369 is necessary for correctness when interfacing with host memory (dense_vector_t). The device-to-host copy at line 367 must complete before returning to ensure the host vector contains valid results.

The async device-vector overload (lines 374-377) is the preferred hot path and correctly avoids synchronization.

As per coding guidelines, this synchronization is acceptable since it's in a compatibility wrapper, not a performance-critical GPU operation path.


374-377: LGTM: Async device-vector overload is the optimal hot path.

This overload operates entirely on device memory without synchronization, providing the best performance for GPU-first workflows.


83-144: Verify stream consistency between x.stream(), b.stream(), and op.data_.handle_ptr->get_stream().

At line 119, vector r (created with b.stream()) is written via raft::copy() using x.stream(). If these are different streams, this creates a potential race condition. Line 101 allocates delta_x with the handle stream, while subsequent raft::copy calls use parameter streams. Either confirm all streams are identical or add explicit synchronization and document the stream lifecycle.

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