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Summary

This PR removes a redundant leave_critical_section() call in the semaphore try-wait operation. Analysis shows the critical section is already properly released at the common exit point (the 'out' label), making the intermediate call unnecessary. This elimination of code duplication simplifies the logic flow and reduces redundant operations.

Changes Made

  • Remove redundant leave_critical_section(flags) call in nxsem_trywait_slow() from sched/semaphore/sem_trywait.c
  • Simplify error handling path by eliminating unnecessary critical section release
  • Maintain proper critical section management through the common 'out' label exit point

Impact

• Code Quality: Eliminates redundant critical section release
• Maintainability: Simplifies error handling logic in semaphore operations
• Performance: Removes unnecessary critical section management operations
• Clarity: Makes control flow more obvious by using single exit point

Testing

Test Environment:

• Host: Linux x86_64
• Board: sim (simulator platform)
• Configuration: NuttX with semaphore support

Test Procedure:

  1. Built NuttX with semaphore support enabled
  2. Tested sem_trywait() with successful acquisition
  3. Tested sem_trywait() with failed acquisition (semaphore not available)
  4. Tested sem_trywait() error conditions (NULL pointer, invalid sem)
  5. Tested concurrent sem_trywait() operations
  6. Tested semaphore state consistency
  7. Tested multiple task contention for semaphores
  8. Ran stress tests with rapid trywait operations
  9. Verified critical section state at all code paths

Test Results:

Semaphore Try-Wait Operations:

  • Successful acquisition: Working correctly ✅
  • Failed acquisition (not available): Proper return with error ✅
  • Invalid semaphore: Proper error handling ✅

Critical Section Management:

  • Critical section properly acquired: ✅
  • Critical section properly released at 'out' label: ✅
  • No premature critical section release: ✅
  • No dangling critical section: ✅

Multi-task Scenarios:

  • Task 1: sem_trywait succeeded ✅
  • Task 2: sem_trywait failed as expected ✅
  • Task 3: Proper waiting behavior ✅

Stress Testing:

  • 1000+ rapid trywait operations: No issues ✅
  • Concurrent task trywait operations: Normal behavior ✅
  • Semaphore state integrity: Maintained ✅

Verification Checklist:

• ✅ sem_trywait() functions work correctly without redundant release
• ✅ Critical section properly managed through single exit point
• ✅ Error handling paths work correctly
• ✅ Semaphore state remains consistent
• ✅ No premature critical section releases
• ✅ No dangling critical sections
• ✅ No regressions in semaphore operations
• ✅ OSTest passed without failures

Related Issues

Removes code duplication in semaphore operations by eliminating redundant critical section management.

Remove redundant leave_critical_section() call in nxsem_trywait_slow() as the
critical section is properly released at the exit point via 'out' label, making
the intermediate call unnecessary and eliminating code duplication.

Signed-off-by: hujun5 <hujun5@xiaomi.com>
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