Bug RHOAIENG-46360: Fix session deletion delay with optimistic updates

[Gkrumbach07]

Summary

Fixes session deletion delay by implementing optimistic updates in the useDeleteSession React Query hook.

Problem

Users experienced a delay when deleting sessions - after clicking OK on the confirmation popup, it took several seconds for the session to disappear from the UI. The click appeared unresponsive because the UI waited for the backend DELETE request to complete.

Root Cause

The useDeleteSession hook in components/frontend/src/services/queries/use-sessions.ts only performed cache invalidation after the backend responded (in onSuccess). There was no optimistic update, so users had to wait for the network request to complete before seeing any UI change.

Solution

Implemented optimistic updates with proper error rollback:

Changes to useDeleteSession hook:

• onMutate: Immediately removes the session from all cached queries before the API call

  • Cancels ongoing refetches to prevent race conditions
  • Snapshots previous data for rollback capability
  • Handles both paginated (ListAgenticSessionsPaginatedResponse) and non-paginated (array) list formats
  • Updates all query variants (different pagination params)

• onError: Restores all previous query data if the deletion fails

  • Ensures users see the session reappear if backend fails
  • Provides proper error handling and rollback

• onSuccess: Cleans up and ensures cache consistency

  • Removes detail query from cache
  • Marks list queries as stale (non-blocking)

Benefits

• ✅ Instant UI feedback - Session disappears immediately when user clicks OK
• ✅ Better UX - No more waiting for network requests
• ✅ Error resilience - Session reappears if deletion fails
• ✅ Type-safe - Proper TypeScript type guards
• ✅ Race condition prevention - Queries are cancelled before updates

Testing

• Verified type safety with AgenticSession type guards
• Verified error rollback logic handles failures correctly
• Verified support for both paginated and legacy list formats
• Verified race condition prevention via query cancellation
• Code reviewed for proper error handling

Jira

https://issues.redhat.com/browse/RHOAIENG-46360

Files Changed

• components/frontend/src/services/queries/use-sessions.ts (useDeleteSession hook)

Complexity

Medium - Standard React Query optimistic update pattern

Estimated Effort

1-2 hours (investigation + implementation)

[github-actions]

Claude Code Review

Summary

This PR implements optimistic updates for session deletion, improving UX by providing instant UI feedback when users delete sessions. The implementation follows React Query best practices and handles both paginated and non-paginated list formats. Overall, this is a well-structured and production-ready change that aligns with the project's frontend standards.

Issues by Severity

Blocker Issues

None identified. The code is ready to merge.

Critical Issues

None identified.

Major Issues

1. Type Safety: Missing Type Guard for AgenticSession in Filter Operation

• Location: Lines 244, 252 (use-sessions.ts)
• Issue: The filter operations cast items as AgenticSession without a type guard
• Recommendation: Add null-safety check using optional chaining
• Impact: Low risk in practice, but could prevent potential runtime errors

2. Error Handling: No User Notification in onError

• Location: Lines 260-268 (use-sessions.ts)
• Note: After reviewing page.tsx:1185-1187, the component already handles user notification via errorToast. React Query runs hook onError first, then component onError, so current implementation is correct. Consider adding a comment to clarify this intentional design.

Minor Issues

1. Performance: JSON.stringify/parse for Query Key Serialization

• Location: Lines 238, 264 (use-sessions.ts)
• Issue: Using JSON.stringify and JSON.parse adds unnecessary serialization overhead
• Impact: Negligible in practice, but using proper types is cleaner

2. Missing Test Coverage

• Issue: No unit tests for the new optimistic update logic
• Recommendation: Add tests to verify paginated/non-paginated deletion, error rollback, and totalCount decrement

3. Documentation: Missing JSDoc for Complex Logic

• Location: Lines 223-258 (use-sessions.ts)
• Issue: The optimistic update logic is complex but lacks inline documentation

Positive Highlights

• Excellent Adherence to React Query Patterns
• Type Safety: Uses proper TypeScript types throughout. No any types detected.
• Comprehensive Format Support: Correctly handles both paginated and non-paginated list formats
• Race Condition Prevention: Properly cancels outgoing queries before optimistic updates
• Error Resilience: Implements proper rollback mechanism with context snapshots
• Cache Consistency: Updates all affected query variants consistently
• Clean Code Structure: Well-organized with clear separation of concerns
• Follows Project Standards: Uses type over interface, proper query key structure

Recommendations

Priority 1 (Before Merge)

1. Add null-safety check in filter operations (lines 244, 252)
2. Add clarifying comment in onError explaining error handling strategy

Priority 2 (Follow-up PR)

1. Add unit tests for optimistic update logic
2. Add JSDoc documentation for the hook
3. Consider refactoring JSON.stringify/parse to use direct Map keys

Architecture Compliance

• CLAUDE.md Standards: Follows frontend development standards
• React Query Pattern: Matches patterns in .claude/patterns/react-query-usage.md
• Frontend Guidelines: Adheres to DESIGN_GUIDELINES.md type safety rules
• Error Handling: Follows error-handling.md patterns for frontend

Final Verdict

Recommendation: APPROVE with minor suggestions

This PR is production-ready and significantly improves UX for session deletion. The implementation is solid, follows all project patterns, and handles edge cases properly. The minor issues identified are suggestions for improvement, not blockers.

The optimistic update pattern is exactly what React Query is designed for, and this implementation demonstrates a strong understanding of the framework. Great work!

Files Reviewed: components/frontend/src/services/queries/use-sessions.ts (49 additions, 3 deletions)

Review Completed: 2026-01-28

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