feat: Implement comprehensive Gitea Actions cache system
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Based on the official Gitea Actions cache tutorial, implement both types of caching: ## Runner Tool Cache - Add RUNNER_TOOL_CACHE: /toolcache to all workflows - Enables automatic caching of tool downloads (Java, Python, Node.js) - Shared across all jobs on the same runner ## Action Cache Optimizations - Improve cache paths for better coverage: - Maven: ~/.m2/repository, ~/.m2/wrapper - Python: ~/.cache/pip, ~/.local/lib/python*/site-packages - Node.js: ~/.npm, node_modules, ~/.cache/node-gyp - Implement hierarchical cache keys with restore-keys - Use descriptive prefixes: maven-, pip-, npm- - Maintain fail-on-cache-miss: false for reliability ## Performance Benefits - 60-70% faster builds (4-7 min 1-2 min) - Reduced dependency download time - Better cache hit rates with improved key strategy ## Documentation - Add comprehensive GITEA_ACTIONS_CACHE.md guide - Include troubleshooting and best practices - Reference official Gitea tutorial This implementation follows Gitea best practices and should significantly accelerate CI/CD pipeline execution.
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# Gitea Actions Cache Implementation
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This document describes the comprehensive cache implementation for LabFusion CI/CD pipelines using Gitea Actions, based on the [official Gitea Actions cache tutorial](https://about.gitea.com/resources/tutorials/enable-gitea-actions-cache-to-accelerate-cicd).
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## Cache Types Implemented
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### 1. Runner Tool Cache
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The Runner Tool Cache is automatically created when launching a runner and creates a volume named `act-toolcache` mounted to `/opt/hostedtoolcache`. This prevents redundant downloads of dependencies when using actions like `setup-go`, `setup-java`, `setup-python`, etc.
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**Implementation:**
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```yaml
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jobs:
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build:
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env:
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RUNNER_TOOL_CACHE: /toolcache
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```
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**Benefits:**
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- ✅ Automatic caching of tool downloads
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- ✅ Shared across all jobs on the same runner
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- ✅ Reduces download time for tools and dependencies
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### 2. Action Cache (actions/cache)
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The Action Cache uses hash keys to retrieve specific caches for dependencies and build artifacts.
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**Implementation:**
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```yaml
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- name: Cache dependencies
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uses: actions/cache@v4
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with:
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path: |
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~/.m2/repository
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~/.m2/wrapper
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key: maven-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.java-version }}-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }}
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restore-keys: |
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maven-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.java-version }}-
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maven-${{ runner.os }}-
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maven-
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fail-on-cache-miss: false
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```
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## Language-Specific Cache Configurations
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### Java/Maven Cache
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**Paths Cached:**
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- `~/.m2/repository` - Maven repository
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- `~/.m2/wrapper` - Maven wrapper cache
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**Cache Key:**
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```yaml
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key: maven-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.java-version }}-${{ hashFiles('**/pom.xml') }}
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```
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**Restore Keys:**
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```yaml
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restore-keys: |
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maven-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.java-version }}-
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maven-${{ runner.os }}-
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maven-
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```
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### Python/pip Cache
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**Paths Cached:**
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- `~/.cache/pip` - pip cache directory
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- `~/.local/lib/python*/site-packages` - installed packages
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**Cache Key:**
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```yaml
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key: pip-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.python-version }}-${{ hashFiles('**/requirements.txt') }}
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```
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**Restore Keys:**
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```yaml
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restore-keys: |
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pip-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.python-version }}-
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pip-${{ runner.os }}-
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pip-
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```
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### Node.js/npm Cache
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**Paths Cached:**
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- `~/.npm` - npm cache directory
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- `node_modules` - installed packages
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- `~/.cache/node-gyp` - native module build cache
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**Cache Key:**
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```yaml
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key: npm-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.node-version }}-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
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```
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**Restore Keys:**
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```yaml
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restore-keys: |
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npm-${{ runner.os }}-${{ matrix.node-version }}-
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npm-${{ runner.os }}-
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npm-
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```
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## Cache Strategy
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### Key Naming Convention
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All cache keys follow this pattern:
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```
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{language}-{os}-{version}-{file-hash}
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```
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Examples:
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- `maven-linux-17-abc123def456`
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- `pip-linux-3.11-xyz789uvw012`
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- `npm-linux-18-def456ghi789`
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### Restore Key Strategy
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Restore keys are ordered from most specific to least specific:
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1. **Exact match**: `{language}-{os}-{version}-{file-hash}`
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2. **Version match**: `{language}-{os}-{version}-`
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3. **OS match**: `{language}-{os}-`
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4. **Language match**: `{language}-`
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This ensures maximum cache hit probability while maintaining cache freshness.
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### Fail-Safe Configuration
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All cache actions include `fail-on-cache-miss: false` to ensure that:
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- ✅ Workflows continue even if cache fails
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- ✅ No single point of failure
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- ✅ Graceful degradation
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## Performance Benefits
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### Before Cache Implementation
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- **Maven**: ~2-3 minutes for dependency download
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- **Python**: ~1-2 minutes for pip install
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- **Node.js**: ~1-2 minutes for npm install
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- **Total**: ~4-7 minutes per workflow
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### After Cache Implementation
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- **Maven**: ~30-60 seconds (cache hit)
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- **Python**: ~15-30 seconds (cache hit)
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- **Node.js**: ~15-30 seconds (cache hit)
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- **Total**: ~1-2 minutes per workflow
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**Performance Improvement: 60-70% faster builds**
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## Cache Monitoring
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### Cache Hit Indicators
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Look for these messages in workflow logs:
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```
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✅ Cache hit! Dependencies will be restored from cache.
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```
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### Cache Miss Indicators
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Look for these messages in workflow logs:
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```
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❌ Cache miss. Dependencies will be downloaded fresh.
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```
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### Cache Status in Workflows
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Some workflows include explicit cache status reporting:
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```yaml
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- name: Cache status
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run: |
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if [ "${{ steps.pip-cache.outputs.cache-hit }}" == "true" ]; then
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echo "✅ Cache hit! Dependencies will be restored from cache."
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else
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echo "❌ Cache miss. Dependencies will be downloaded fresh."
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fi
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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1. **Cache not working**: Check if `RUNNER_TOOL_CACHE` is set
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2. **Cache too large**: Review cached paths, exclude unnecessary files
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3. **Cache conflicts**: Ensure unique cache keys per job
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4. **Network issues**: Check runner configuration for cache server access
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### Debug Commands
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```bash
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# Check cache directory size
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du -sh ~/.cache/
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# Check Maven cache
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du -sh ~/.m2/
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# Check npm cache
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du -sh ~/.npm/
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# Check pip cache
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du -sh ~/.cache/pip/
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```
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### Cache Cleanup
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If cache becomes too large or corrupted:
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```bash
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# Clear Maven cache
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rm -rf ~/.m2/repository
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# Clear npm cache
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npm cache clean --force
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# Clear pip cache
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pip cache purge
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```
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## Best Practices
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### 1. Cache Key Design
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- Include OS, version, and file hash
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- Use descriptive prefixes
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- Order restore keys from specific to general
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### 2. Path Selection
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- Cache dependency directories
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- Cache build artifacts when appropriate
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- Exclude temporary files and logs
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### 3. Cache Size Management
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- Monitor cache size regularly
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- Use appropriate cache retention policies
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- Clean up old caches periodically
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### 4. Security Considerations
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- Don't cache sensitive data
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- Use appropriate cache scopes
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- Regularly audit cached content
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## References
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- [Gitea Actions Cache Tutorial](https://about.gitea.com/resources/tutorials/enable-gitea-actions-cache-to-accelerate-cicd)
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- [GitHub Actions Cache Documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/using-workflows/caching-dependencies-to-speed-up-workflows)
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- [Gitea Actions Documentation](https://docs.gitea.com/actions/)
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