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refactor!: Convert Part types to Java records and sealed interface
Refactored the Part type hierarchy in the spec module from classes to
Java records with a sealed interface to reduce boilerplate code and
leverage modern Java features.
Key changes:
- Converted Part from abstract class to sealed interface
- Converted DataPart, FilePart, and TextPart to records
- Preserved validation and defensive copying logic in compact constructors
- Added deprecated getter methods for backward compatibility
- Updated gRPC mappers to use record accessor methods
Benefits:
- Automatic equals(), hashCode(), and toString() implementations
- Improved code readability and maintainability
- Exhaustive pattern matching enabled by sealed interface
- Type safety with compile-time immutability guarantees
- Zero breaking changes (deprecated getters maintain API compatibility)
Breaking change note: This is marked as breaking because while we
maintain backward compatibility through deprecated methods, the
underlying type structure has changed from classes to records and
the Part base type changed from abstract class to sealed interface.
See ADR 0002 (doc/adr/0002-refactor-domain-classes-to-java-records.md) for
detailed architectural decision and rationale.
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# ADR 0002: Refactor Domain classes to Java Records
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## Status
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Accepted
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## Context
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The `Task` class and Part type implementations (`DataPart`, `FilePart`, `TextPart`) in the spec module were implemented as final classes with explicit field declarations, constructors, and getter methods. This resulted in significant boilerplate code (approximately 60+ lines for field declarations and accessors alone in Task, and similar patterns in Part implementations).
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Java 14 introduced records as a concise way to declare immutable data carriers. Records automatically provide:
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- Canonical constructor
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- Accessor methods (without `get` prefix)
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-`equals()`, `hashCode()`, and `toString()` implementations
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- Immutability guarantees
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These classes are perfect candidates for record conversion as they:
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- Are immutable by design
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- Serve as data carriers for the A2A Protocol
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- Contain only final fields with no mutable state
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- Already follow value object semantics
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Additionally, the Part type hierarchy benefits from Java's sealed interfaces (introduced in Java 17), allowing the `Part` interface to restrict which types can implement it while maintaining type safety and exhaustiveness checking.
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## Decision
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We have decided to refactor the `Task` class and Part type implementations (`DataPart`, `FilePart`, `TextPart`) from final classes to Java records while maintaining full backward compatibility. The `Part` interface has been converted to a sealed interface.
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### Key Changes - Task Class
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1.**Record Declaration**: Converted the class to use Java record syntax with all fields declared in the compact header
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2.**Compact Constructor**: Implemented validation and defensive copying logic in the compact canonical constructor
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3.**Backward Compatibility**: Added deprecated getter methods (e.g., `getId()`, `getContextId()`) that delegate to record accessors to ensure existing code continues to work without modification
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4.**Builder Pattern**: Updated the `Builder` class to use record accessor methods (`task.id()` instead of `task.id`)
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### Key Changes - Part Types
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1.**Sealed Interface**: Converted `Part` from an abstract base class to a `sealed interface` that permits only `DataPart`, `FilePart`, and `TextPart` implementations
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2.**Record Implementations**: Converted `DataPart`, `FilePart`, and `TextPart` from final classes to records
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3.**Compact Constructors**: Implemented validation and defensive copying in compact constructors for each Part type
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4.**Backward Compatibility**: Added deprecated getter methods (e.g., `getData()`, `getFile()`, `getText()`) that delegate to record accessors
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5.**Polymorphic Serialization**: Maintained Jackson's `@JsonTypeInfo` and `@JsonSubTypes` annotations for proper polymorphic JSON handling
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### Implementation Details
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-**Validation**: All validation logic (null checks, kind validation) is preserved in the compact constructors
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-**Defensive Copying**:
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- Lists (`artifacts`, `history` in Task) are defensively copied using `List.copyOf()` to maintain immutability
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- Maps (`metadata` in Task and Part types) are defensively copied using `Map.copyOf()` to prevent external modification
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-**Jackson Compatibility**: Jackson annotations (`@JsonCreator`, `@JsonTypeName`, etc.) are maintained for proper serialization/deserialization
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-**Deprecation**: Old getter methods are marked with `@Deprecated(since = "1.0")` to encourage migration to record accessors while maintaining compatibility
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-**Sealed Types**: The sealed interface pattern ensures exhaustive pattern matching in switch expressions and prevents unauthorized implementations
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## Consequences
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### Positive
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-**Reduced Boilerplate**: Eliminated ~30 lines of repetitive code per class (field declarations and basic accessor methods)
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-**Improved Readability**: More concise and focused class definitions
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-**Built-in Functionality**: Automatic `equals()`, `hashCode()`, and `toString()` implementations from record
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-**Type Safety**: Records enforce immutability at compile time; sealed interfaces prevent unauthorized implementations
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-**Pattern Matching**: Sealed interface enables exhaustive switch expressions over Part types
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-**Modern Java**: Aligns with modern Java best practices and idioms (records + sealed types)
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-**Zero Breaking Changes**: Existing code continues to work without any modifications
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### Negative
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-**Deprecation Warnings**: Code using old getter methods will see deprecation warnings
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-**Migration Effort**: Teams should eventually migrate to use record accessor methods (`id()` instead of `getId()`)
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-**Learning Curve**: Developers unfamiliar with records may need to learn the new syntax
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### Neutral
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-**Binary Compatibility**: The deprecated getters ensure binary compatibility with existing compiled code
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-**Testing**: All existing tests pass without modification
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-**Build**: Full project build succeeds without errors
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-**Interface Change**: Part changed from abstract class to sealed interface, but the change is source and binary compatible due to deprecated methods
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## Compliance
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This change complies with:
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- Java 17+ language features (records introduced in Java 14, standardized in Java 16; sealed types in Java 17)
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- A2A Protocol specification (no protocol changes)
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- Existing API contracts (through deprecated methods)
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- JSON serialization requirements (via Jackson annotations)
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