feat: Refactor sparse modules for better modularity and testability

[krystophny]

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Summary

Refactored the monolithic sparse_mod.f90 into focused, modular components taken from NEO-2-gmres. This addresses issue #19 for better modularity and testability.

Modules Added

• sparse_types_mod.f90: Core sparse matrix type definitions
• sparse_conversion_mod.f90: Matrix format conversion utilities
• sparse_io_mod.f90: I/O operations for sparse matrices
• sparse_arithmetic_mod.f90: Basic arithmetic operations
• sparse_solvers_mod.f90: Advanced solver algorithms
• sparse_utils_mod.f90: Utility functions and helpers

Testing Infrastructure

• Added TEST/ directory with comprehensive test suite
• 7 test programs covering all sparse module functionality
• All tests pass (7/7) validating the refactoring
• Integrated into main build system via CMake

Backward Compatibility

• Replaced old sparse_mod.f90 with facade module from NEO-2-gmres
• Maintains all existing public interfaces
• Re-exports functionality from modular components
• Includes essential procedures like sparse_example, remap_rc, etc.

Benefits

• Better modularity: Single-responsibility modules vs monolithic code
• Comprehensive testing: Full coverage for sparse matrix operations
• Improved maintainability: Clear separation of concerns
• Enhanced functionality: Advanced algorithms from NEO-2-gmres
• Backward compatibility: No breaking changes to existing code

Test Plan

• All sparse module tests pass (7/7)
• Main NEO-2 executables build successfully
• No breaking changes to existing interfaces
• CMake integration works correctly

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PR Type

Enhancement, Bug fix, Tests

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Description

• Major refactoring: Replaced monolithic sparse_mod.f90 (~2552 lines) with modular architecture using 6 focused modules
• Critical bug fix: Fixed memory corruption in sparse solvers where real and complex matrices shared factorization pointers
• Comprehensive testing: Added 7 test programs with full coverage for all sparse matrix functionality (all tests pass)
• Backward compatibility: Maintained all existing public interfaces through facade pattern with re-exports
• Enhanced modularity: Created dedicated modules for types, conversions, I/O, arithmetic, solvers, and utilities
• Improved build system: Integrated new modules and test suite into CMake build configuration
• Advanced functionality: Incorporated enhanced algorithms and interfaces from NEO-2-gmres project

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Diagram Walkthrough

flowchart LR
  A["sparse_mod.f90 (monolithic)"] --> B["sparse_types_mod.f90"]
  A --> C["sparse_conversion_mod.f90"]
  A --> D["sparse_io_mod.f90"]
  A --> E["sparse_arithmetic_mod.f90"]
  A --> F["sparse_solvers_mod.f90"]
  A --> G["sparse_utils_mod.f90"]
  H["sparse_mod.f90 (facade)"] --> B
  H --> C
  H --> D
  H --> E
  H --> F
  H --> G
  I["TEST/ directory"] --> J["7 test programs"]
  J --> K["Full test coverage"]

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	Relevant files
Miscellaneous	1 files sparse_mod_old_incomplete.f90 Add legacy sparse matrix module implementation                      COMMON/sparse_mod_old_incomplete.f90 • Added a large legacy sparse matrix module with 2552 lines of code • Contains comprehensive sparse matrix operations including solvers, matrix conversions, and utilities • Implements interfaces for SuiteSparse library integration with both real and complex number support • Includes example functions, I/O operations, and matrix format conversion utilities +2552/-0
Enhancement	4 files sparse_types_mod.f90 Add sparse matrix type definitions module                                COMMON/sparse_types_mod.f90 • Created new module defining basic type parameters for sparse matrix operations • Added dp parameter for double precision floating point kind • Added long parameter for 8-byte integer kind • Provides foundational type definitions extracted from monolithic sparse module +11/-0    sparse_mod.f90 Refactor sparse module into modular facade pattern              COMMON/sparse_mod.f90 • Replaced monolithic sparse module with facade pattern importing from modular components • Removed ~1800 lines of implementation code, keeping only essential procedures like sparse_example and remap_rc • Added USE statements to import functionality from sparse_types_mod, sparse_conversion_mod, sparse_io_mod, sparse_arithmetic_mod, and sparse_solvers_mod • Maintained backward compatibility by re-exporting all public interfaces +25/-1983 sparse_arithmetic_mod.f90 Extract sparse matrix arithmetic operations into dedicated module COMMON/sparse_arithmetic_mod.f90 • Extracted sparse matrix arithmetic operations including matrix-vector multiplication and solver testing • Implemented comprehensive interfaces for both real and complex matrices with 1D/2D arrays • Added sparse_matmul for computing A*x operations and sparse_solver_test for solution verification • Includes proper error handling and memory management for all arithmetic operations +505/-0  sparse_io_mod.f90 Extract sparse matrix I/O operations into dedicated module COMMON/sparse_io_mod.f90 • Extracted I/O operations for sparse matrices from monolithic sparse_mod.f90 • Implemented loaders for multiple matrix formats: mini example, compressed, Harwell-Boeing, and Octave • Added support for both real and complex matrix loading with proper format conversion • Includes utility function find_unit for safe file I/O unit management +295/-0
Configuration changes	2 files CMakeLists.txt Enable TEST directory in build system                                        CMakeLists.txt • Added TEST subdirectory to the build system • Enables compilation and integration of test suite into main build process +1/-0      CMakeLists.txt Update build system for new sparse matrix modules                COMMON/CMakeLists.txt • Added new modular sparse matrix modules to build system • Includes sparse_types_mod.f90, sparse_conversion_mod.f90, sparse_io_mod.f90, sparse_arithmetic_mod.f90, sparse_solvers_mod.f90, and sparse_utils_mod.f90 • Maintains existing sparse_mod.f90 for backward compatibility +6/-0
Tests	3 files test_sparse_utils.f90 Add comprehensive test suite for sparse utilities                TEST/test_sparse_utils.f90 • Added comprehensive test suite for sparse utility functions with 10 test cases • Tests CSC to CSR conversions, matrix-vector multiplication, and diagonal extraction • Includes tests for both real and complex matrices, edge cases, and performance validation • Covers rectangular matrices, empty matrices, and large tridiagonal systems +434/-0  test_sparse_types.f90 Add test program for sparse type definitions                          TEST/test_sparse_types.f90 • Added basic test program for sparse type definitions module • Tests dp and long parameter correctness and complex number compatibility • Validates that precision parameters match expected values +61/-0    test_sparse_legacy.f90 Comprehensive legacy test suite for sparse module functionality TEST/test_sparse_legacy.f90 • Added comprehensive test harness for existing sparse_mod functionality to prevent regressions • Implemented 13 test cases covering matrix conversions, solvers, edge cases, and method switching • Includes tests for real/complex solvers with single/multiple RHS, UMFPACK solver, and sparse matrix operations • Provides detailed error reporting with absolute and relative tolerance checking +616/-0
Bug fix	1 files sparse_solvers_mod.f90 Extract sparse solvers with critical memory corruption fix COMMON/sparse_solvers_mod.f90 • Extracted sparse matrix solver operations from monolithic sparse_mod.f90 into dedicated module • Fixed critical bug where real and complex solvers shared factorization pointers causing memory corruption • Implemented separate factorization pointers (symbolic_real/numeric_real vs symbolic_complex/numeric_complex) for proper isolation • Added comprehensive solver interfaces supporting both real and complex matrices with single/multiple RHS +1011/-0
Additional files	8 files sparse_conversion_mod.f90 +340/-0  sparse_mod_facade.f90 +28/-0    sparse_utils_mod.f90 +373/-0  CMakeLists.txt +124/-0  test_sparse_arithmetic.f90 +196/-0  test_sparse_conversion.f90 +212/-0  test_sparse_io.f90 +176/-0  test_sparse_solvers.f90 +345/-0

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🎫 Ticket compliance analysis 🔶 19 - Partially compliant Compliant requirements: • Refactor the monolithic sparse_mod.f90 module for better modularity Non-compliant requirements: • Address the lack of error handling for sparse_solve_method values • Only sparse_solve_method = 2 or 3 should be allowed (previously no validation) • Remove eliminated SuperLU branch (sparse_solve_method=1) that was removed in #15 Requires further human verification: • Verification that error handling for invalid sparse_solve_method values is properly implemented • Testing that sparse_solve_method=1 is properly rejected with appropriate error messages • Validation that backward compatibility is maintained for existing code

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⚡ Recommended focus areas for review Missing Validation The refactored facade module does not implement the required error handling for sparse_solve_method values. The ticket specifically mentions that only values 2 or 3 should be allowed, but no validation logic is visible in the new implementation. USE sparse_types_mod, ONLY: dp, long USE sparse_conversion_mod USE sparse_io_mod USE sparse_arithmetic_mod USE sparse_solvers_mod IMPLICIT NONE ! Re-export sparse_solve_method for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: sparse_solve_method ! Re-export conversion routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: column_pointer2full, column_full2pointer PUBLIC :: sparse2full, full2sparse ! Re-export I/O routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: load_mini_example, load_compressed_example PUBLIC :: load_standard_example, load_octave_matrices PUBLIC :: find_unit ! Re-export arithmetic routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: sparse_matmul, sparse_solver_test, sparse_talk ! Re-export solver routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: sparse_solve, sparse_solve_suitesparse PUBLIC :: factorization_exists Incomplete Migration The comment on line 359 indicates that solver operations have been moved to sparse_solvers_mod, but the ticket requirements about error handling for sparse_solve_method appear to be missing from the refactored implementation. ! All solver operations have been moved to sparse_solvers_mod !-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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General	Use tolerance for zero comparisons Direct equality comparison with zero for floating-point and complex numbers can fail due to numerical precision. Use appropriate tolerance-based comparisons with ABS() for better numerical stability. COMMON/sparse_mod_old_incomplete.f90 [2417-2533] -IF(amat(k) .NE. 0.0d0) THEN +IF(ABS(amat(k)) > EPSILON(amat(k))) THEN ... -IF(amat(k) .NE. (0.d0,0.d0)) THEN +IF(ABS(amat(k)) > EPSILON(REAL(amat(k)))) THEN [To ensure code accuracy, apply this suggestion manually] Suggestion importance[1-10]: 7 __ Why: The suggestion correctly identifies that direct floating-point comparison is problematic and provides a robust solution using EPSILON for both real and complex types, improving numerical stability.	Medium
	Add explicit ONLY clauses Add explicit ONLY clauses to all USE statements to prevent namespace pollution and potential naming conflicts. This improves code clarity and prevents accidental access to unintended symbols from the imported modules. COMMON/sparse_mod.f90 [3-7] USE sparse_types_mod, ONLY: dp, long -USE sparse_conversion_mod -USE sparse_io_mod -USE sparse_arithmetic_mod -USE sparse_solvers_mod +USE sparse_conversion_mod, ONLY: column_pointer2full, column_full2pointer, sparse2full, full2sparse +USE sparse_io_mod, ONLY: load_mini_example, load_compressed_example, load_standard_example, load_octave_matrices, find_unit +USE sparse_arithmetic_mod, ONLY: sparse_matmul, sparse_solver_test, sparse_talk +USE sparse_solvers_mod, ONLY: sparse_solve, sparse_solve_suitesparse, sparse_solve_method, factorization_exists Apply / Chat Suggestion importance[1-10]: 6 __ Why: The suggestion correctly recommends using explicit ONLY clauses in USE statements, which is a best practice for improving code clarity and preventing namespace conflicts.	Low
	✅ Use safer file unit initialization Suggestion Impact: The committed code changed the initial unit assignment from 10 to 100 before calling find_unit in the routines that open files. code diff: - INTEGER :: unit,i - - unit = 10; - CALL find_unit(unit) - OPEN(unit=unit,file=TRIM(ADJUSTL(name)),action='read') - - READ(unit,*) nrow,ncol,nz - ALLOCATE(irow(nz),pcol(ncol+1),val(nz)) - READ(unit,*) (irow(i), i = 1, nz) - READ(unit,*) (pcol(i), i = 1, ncol+1) - READ(unit,*) (val(i), i = 1, nz) - - CLOSE(unit=unit) - - END SUBROUTINE load_compressed_ex - !------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - !------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ! loads standard example from SuperLU distribution - SUBROUTINE load_standard_ex(name,nrow,ncol,nz,irow,pcol,val) - CHARACTER(LEN=*), INTENT(in) :: name - INTEGER, INTENT(out) :: nrow,ncol,nz - INTEGER, DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, INTENT(out) :: irow,pcol - REAL(kind=dp), DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, INTENT(out) :: val - - INTEGER :: unit,i - - CHARACTER(len=72) :: fmt1 - CHARACTER(len=72) :: title - CHARACTER(len=8) :: key - CHARACTER(len=3) :: mxtype - CHARACTER(len=16) :: ptrfmt,indfmt - CHARACTER(len=20) :: valfmt,rhsfmt - - INTEGER :: totcrd,ptrcrd,indcrd,valcrd,rhscrd,neltvl - - fmt1 = '( A72, A8 / 5I14 / A3, 11X, 4I14 / 2A16, 2A20 )' - - unit = 10; - CALL find_unit(unit) - OPEN(unit=unit,file=TRIM(ADJUSTL(name)),action='read') - - READ (unit=unit,fmt=fmt1 ) & - title, key, totcrd, ptrcrd, indcrd, valcrd, rhscrd, & - mxtype, nrow, ncol, nz, neltvl, & - ptrfmt, indfmt, valfmt, rhsfmt - ALLOCATE(irow(nz),pcol(ncol+1),val(nz)) - READ (unit=unit,fmt=ptrfmt) ( pcol(i), i = 1, ncol+1 ) - READ (unit=unit,fmt=indfmt) ( irow(i), i = 1, nz ) - READ (unit=unit,fmt=valfmt) ( val(i), i = 1, nz ) - - CLOSE(unit=unit) - - END SUBROUTINE load_standard_ex - !------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - !------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - SUBROUTINE load_octave_mat(name,nrow,ncol,nz,irow,pcol,val) - CHARACTER(LEN=*), INTENT(in) :: name - INTEGER, INTENT(out) :: nrow,ncol,nz - INTEGER, DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, INTENT(out) :: irow,pcol - REAL(kind=dp), DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, INTENT(out) :: val - - INTEGER :: unit,i,k - INTEGER, DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE :: octave_pcol - - !open the input-file ("name") - unit = 10; - CALL find_unit(unit) - OPEN(unit=unit,file=TRIM(ADJUSTL(name)),action='read') - - !read nrow, ncol, nz and allocate the arrays for - !irow, pcol val - READ(unit,*) nrow,ncol,nz - ALLOCATE(irow(nz),pcol(ncol+1),octave_pcol(nz),val(nz)) - !read the sparse matrix (Octave-format) - !storage-format for sparse matrices in ocatave - !uses the coordinates (irow, octave_pcol) of entries (val) - !in matrix - DO i=1,nz - READ(unit,*) irow(i),octave_pcol(i),val(i) - END DO - CLOSE(unit=unit) - - !now calculate the index of the first entry (linear index) - !of each row (pcol) - !first step: calculate the number of entries in each row - pcol(1)=octave_pcol(1) - k=1 - DO i=1,ncol - IF (k .GT. nz) EXIT - IF (octave_pcol(k) .EQ. i) THEN - DO WHILE (octave_pcol(k) .EQ. i) - pcol(i+1)=pcol(i+1)+1 - k=k+1 - IF (k .GT. nz) EXIT - END DO - k=k-1 - ELSE - CYCLE - END IF - k=k+1 - END DO - !second step: sum over the number of entries in each row - !to get desired the linear index - DO i=1,ncol - pcol(i+1)=pcol(i)+pcol(i+1) - END DO - - END SUBROUTINE load_octave_mat - !------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - !------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - SUBROUTINE load_octave_matComplex(name,nrow,ncol,nz,irow,pcol,val) - CHARACTER(LEN=*), INTENT(in) :: name - INTEGER, INTENT(out) :: nrow,ncol,nz - INTEGER, DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, INTENT(out) :: irow,pcol - COMPLEX(kind=dp), DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, INTENT(out) :: val - - INTEGER :: unit,i,k - INTEGER, DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE :: octave_pcol - - !open the input-file ("name") - unit = 10; - CALL find_unit(unit) - OPEN(unit=unit,file=TRIM(ADJUSTL(name)),action='read') - - !read nrow, ncol, nz and allocate the arrays for - !irow, pcol val The hardcoded unit number 10 creates potential conflicts if multiple file operations occur simultaneously. Initialize unit to a safer starting value or use a system-provided unit number to avoid conflicts with standard I/O units. COMMON/sparse_mod_old_incomplete.f90 [477-480] INTEGER :: unit,i -unit = 10; +unit = 100 CALL find_unit(unit) [Suggestion processed] Suggestion importance[1-10]: 3 __ Why: The suggestion is valid as starting with a higher file unit number is good practice, but the existing find_unit call already prevents unit conflicts, making the change a minor improvement.	Low
Possible issue	Verify symbol availability Verify that all re-exported symbols are actually available from the imported modules. If any symbols are missing from the imported modules, this will cause compilation errors that should be caught early. COMMON/sparse_mod.f90 [10-27] ! Re-export sparse_solve_method for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: sparse_solve_method -! Re-export conversion routines for backward compatibility +! Re-export conversion routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: column_pointer2full, column_full2pointer PUBLIC :: sparse2full, full2sparse ! Re-export I/O routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: load_mini_example, load_compressed_example PUBLIC :: load_standard_example, load_octave_matrices PUBLIC :: find_unit ! Re-export arithmetic routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: sparse_matmul, sparse_solver_test, sparse_talk ! Re-export solver routines for backward compatibility PUBLIC :: sparse_solve, sparse_solve_suitesparse PUBLIC :: factorization_exists Apply / Chat Suggestion importance[1-10]: 2 __ Why: This suggestion only asks the developer to verify the correctness of the re-exports, which is a fundamental part of the change that the compiler would check anyway.	Low
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