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Pass BSUnit as a ctypes union to bs_size_convert_to and add a conversion regression test. Also make the translation canary shell test POSIX-compatible.

Fix the Python ctypes binding for bs_size_convert_to().

BSUnit is a C union containing the binary and decimal unit enums, but
the Python binding previously passed the unit as a plain ctypes.c_int.
Define a matching ctypes.Union and use it for the function argument.

Also fix the conversion unit test to verify that 1 MiB converts to
1024 KiB, and make the translation canary shell test POSIX-compatible.

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All tests pass.

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • Bug Fixes

    • Improved conversion between binary and decimal size units.
    • Corrected conversion handling for accurate results across unit types, including MiB-to-KiB and GB-to-MB conversions.
  • Tests

    • Added verification that 1 MiB converts to 1024 KiB and 1 GB converts to 1000 MB.
    • Improved portability and reliability of distribution detection checks.

Pass BSUnit as a ctypes union to bs_size_convert_to and add a
conversion regression test. Also make the translation canary shell
test POSIX-compatible.
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The Python binding now uses a public SizeUnit ctypes union for binary and decimal conversions. Conversion tests cover MiB-to-KiB and GB-to-MB conversions. The canary script uses POSIX-compatible distro checks.

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Layer / File(s) Summary
ctypes unit binding
src/python/bytesize.py, tests/libbytesize_unittest.py
The binding defines SizeUnit, selects the correct union field, updates the native signature, and verifies binary and decimal conversions.
Test script portability
tests/canary_tests.sh.in
The distro detection command uses multiline formatting and quoted POSIX `

Estimated code review effort: 3 (Moderate) | ~20 minutes

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The ctypes binding and regression-test changes are localized. A trivial exception-name shadowing issue remains in the test code, but it does not create an actionable merge-blocking risk.

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🧹 Nitpick comments (2)
tests/libbytesize_unittest.py (1)

368-369: 🗄️ Data Integrity & Integration | 🔵 Trivial | ⚡ Quick win

Add coverage for decimal units.

This test covers only MiB to KiB. Add a 1 MB to KB assertion to verify the decimal-unit path through SizeUnit.

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Verify each finding against current code. Fix only still-valid issues, skip the
rest with a brief reason, keep changes minimal, and validate.

In `@tests/libbytesize_unittest.py` around lines 368 - 369, Add a decimal-unit
assertion alongside the existing SizeStruct.new_from_str test, converting “1 MB”
to KB and expecting “1000”. Keep the current binary-unit MiB-to-KiB assertion
unchanged to cover both SizeUnit paths.
src/python/bytesize.py (1)

84-88: 📐 Maintainability & Code Quality | 🔵 Trivial | ⚡ Quick win

Address the RUF012 warning on SizeUnit._fields_.

Ruff reports this list as a mutable class attribute. If Ruff is enforced, annotate _fields_ as a ClassVar or use an immutable sequence accepted by the supported ctypes versions. Keep any suppression scoped to this declaration.

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Verify each finding against current code. Fix only still-valid issues, skip the
rest with a brief reason, keep changes minimal, and validate.

In `@src/python/bytesize.py` around lines 84 - 88, Update the SizeUnit._fields_
declaration to address RUF012 by annotating it as a ClassVar or replacing the
list with an immutable sequence supported by the project’s ctypes versions. Keep
any lint suppression narrowly scoped to this declaration.

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In `@src/python/bytesize.py`:
- Around line 84-88: Update the SizeUnit._fields_ declaration to address RUF012
by annotating it as a ClassVar or replacing the list with an immutable sequence
supported by the project’s ctypes versions. Keep any lint suppression narrowly
scoped to this declaration.

In `@tests/libbytesize_unittest.py`:
- Around line 368-369: Add a decimal-unit assertion alongside the existing
SizeStruct.new_from_str test, converting “1 MB” to KB and expecting “1000”. Keep
the current binary-unit MiB-to-KiB assertion unchanged to cover both SizeUnit
paths.

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Thank you, looks good to me in general, just few small changes.

Comment thread src/python/bytesize.py Outdated
err = POINTER(SizeErrorStruct)()
ret = c_bytesize.bs_size_convert_to(self, unit, byref(err))
u = SizeUnit()
u.bunit = unit

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This works, but I think it would be better to set the correct member based on the unit. So dunit for MB/21 or larger and bunit else.

x = SizeStruct.new_from_str("1 KiB")
x.convert_to(KiB)
x = SizeStruct.new_from_str("1 MiB")
self.assertEqual(x.convert_to(KiB), "1024")

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Please also add a check with a decimal unit.

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Adding the downstream bug report for reference:
" libbytesize ftbfs on powerpc architecture"
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1115070

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tests/libbytesize_unittest.py (1)

12-12: 📐 Maintainability & Code Quality | 🔵 Trivial | ⚡ Quick win

Alias the library-specific OverflowError.

If bytesize.OverflowError is the intended exception, import it as BytesizeOverflowError and update the except clauses. Line 12 currently shadows Python's built-in OverflowError, which can make later exception handling ambiguous.

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In `@tests/libbytesize_unittest.py` at line 12, Alias the imported bytesize
OverflowError as BytesizeOverflowError in the import statement, then update the
related except clauses to use that alias while leaving built-in OverflowError
references unshadowed.

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In `@tests/libbytesize_unittest.py`:
- Line 12: Alias the imported bytesize OverflowError as BytesizeOverflowError in
the import statement, then update the related except clauses to use that alias
while leaving built-in OverflowError references unshadowed.

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I added a new commit. From the updated fork, I created Debian packages successfully. The tests passed and the binaries install fine in Debian sid powerpc. Mission accomplished.

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Jenkins, ok to test.

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Thank you.

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vojtechtrefny merged commit 7f5e75a into storaged-project:main Aug 14, 2026
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Thank you for your quick attention to this matter.

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