Parallelize gdk update
What does this merge request do and why?
This MR speeds up gdk update by using rake’s multitask for update tasks that can run in parallel.
Related to #2115 (closed)
Demo
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-26_13-45-08 | 2024-08-26_13-43-32 |
Time difference
One-off sample, without self-update, 2nd time running gdk update:
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| 2:44.75 | 1:55.44 |
How to set up and validate locally
- Run
GDK_SELF_UPDATE=0 gdk update - See that the update is parallel and faster
Impacted categories
The following categories relate to this merge request:
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gdk-reliability - e.g. When a GDK action fails to complete. -
gdk-usability - e.g. Improvements or suggestions around how the GDK functions. -
gdk-performance - e.g. When a GDK action is slow or times out.
Merge request checklist
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This change is backward compatible. If not, please include steps to communicate to our users. -
Tests added for new functionality. If not, please raise an issue to follow-up. -
Documentation added/updated, if needed. -
Announcement added, if change is notable. -
gdk doctortest added, if needed. -
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Edited by Nao Hashizume