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Hopcroft_Skill-Classification-Tool-Competition
The task involves analyzing the relationship between issue characteristics and required skills, developing effective feature extraction methods that combine textual and code-context information, and implementing sophisticated multi-label classification approaches. Students may incorporate additional GitHub metadata to enhance model inputs, but must avoid using third-party classification engines or direct outputs from the provided database. The work requires careful attention to the multi-label nature of the problem, where each issue may require multiple different skills for resolution.
Project Organization
βββ LICENSE <- Open-source license if one is chosen
βββ Makefile <- Makefile with convenience commands like `make data` or `make train`
βββ README.md <- The top-level README for developers using this project.
βββ data
β βββ external <- Data from third party sources.
β βββ interim <- Intermediate data that has been transformed.
β βββ processed <- The final, canonical data sets for modeling.
β βββ raw <- The original, immutable data dump.
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βββ docs <- A default mkdocs project; see www.mkdocs.org for details
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βββ models <- Trained and serialized models, model predictions, or model summaries
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βββ notebooks <- Jupyter notebooks. Naming convention is a number (for ordering),
β the creator's initials, and a short `-` delimited description, e.g.
β `1.0-jqp-initial-data-exploration`.
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βββ pyproject.toml <- Project configuration file with package metadata for
β hopcroft_skill_classification_tool_competition and configuration for tools like black
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βββ references <- Data dictionaries, manuals, and all other explanatory materials.
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βββ reports <- Generated analysis as HTML, PDF, LaTeX, etc.
β βββ figures <- Generated graphics and figures to be used in reporting
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βββ requirements.txt <- The requirements file for reproducing the analysis environment, e.g.
β generated with `pip freeze > requirements.txt`
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βββ setup.cfg <- Configuration file for flake8
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βββ hopcroft_skill_classification_tool_competition <- Source code for use in this project.
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βββ __init__.py <- Makes hopcroft_skill_classification_tool_competition a Python module
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βββ config.py <- Store useful variables and configuration
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βββ dataset.py <- Scripts to download or generate data
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βββ features.py <- Code to create features for modeling
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βββ modeling
β βββ __init__.py
β βββ predict.py <- Code to run model inference with trained models
β βββ train.py <- Code to train models
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βββ plots.py <- Code to create visualizations
Setup
MLflow Credentials Configuration
Set up DagsHub credentials for MLflow tracking.
Get your token: DagsHub β Profile β Settings β Tokens
Option 1: Using .env file (Recommended for local development)
# Copy the template
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your credentials
Your .env file should contain:
MLFLOW_TRACKING_URI=https://dagshub.com/se4ai2526-uniba/Hopcroft.mlflow
MLFLOW_TRACKING_USERNAME=your_username
MLFLOW_TRACKING_PASSWORD=your_token
The
.envfile is git-ignored for security. Never commit credentials to version control.
Option 2: Using Docker Compose
When using Docker Compose, the .env file is automatically loaded via env_file directive in docker-compose.yml.
# Start the service (credentials loaded from .env)
docker compose up --build
CI Configuration
This project uses automatically triggered GitHub Actions triggers for Continuous Integration.
Secrets
To enable DVC model pulling, configure these Repository Secrets:
DAGSHUB_USERNAME: DagsHub username.DAGSHUB_TOKEN: DagsHub access token.
Milestone Summary
Milestone 1
We compiled the ML Canvas and defined:
- Problem: multi-label classification of skills for PR/issues.
- Stakeholders and business/research goals.
- Data sources (SkillScope DB) and constraints (no external classifiers).
- Success metrics (micro-F1, imbalance handling, experiment tracking).
- Risks (label imbalance, text noise, multi-label complexity) and mitigations.
Milestone 2
We implemented the essential end-to-end infrastructure to go from data to tracked modeling experiments:
Data Management
- DVC setup (raw dataset and TF-IDF features tracked) with DagsHub remote; dedicated gitignores for data/models.
Data Ingestion & EDA
dataset.pyto download/extract SkillScope from Hugging Face (zip β SQLite) with cleanup.- Initial exploration notebook
notebooks/1.0-initial-data-exploration.ipynb(schema, text stats, label distribution).
Feature Engineering
features.py: GitHub text cleaning (URL/HTML/markdown removal, normalization, Porter stemming) and TF-IDF (uni+bi-grams) saved as NumPy (features_tfidf.npy,labels_tfidf.npy).
Central Config
config.pywith project paths, training settings, RF param grid, MLflow URI/experiments, PCA/ADASYN, feature constants.
Modeling & Experiments
- Unified
modeling/train.pywith actions: baseline RF, MLSMOTE, ROS, ADASYN+PCA, LightGBM, LightGBM+MLSMOTE, and inference. - GridSearchCV (micro-F1), MLflow logging, removal of all-zero labels, multilabel-stratified splits (with fallback).
- Unified
Imbalance Handling
- Local
mlsmote.py(multi-label oversampling) with fallback toRandomOverSampler; dedicated ADASYN+PCA pipeline.
- Local
Tracking & Reproducibility
- Remote MLflow (DagsHub) with README credential setup; DVC-tracked models and auxiliary artifacts (e.g., PCA, kept label indices).
Tooling
- Updated
requirements.txt(lightgbm, imbalanced-learn, iterative-stratification, huggingface-hub, dvc, mlflow, nltk, seaborn, etc.) and extended Makefile targets (data,features).
- Updated
Milestone 3 (QA)
We implemented a comprehensive testing and validation framework to ensure data quality and model robustness:
Data Cleaning Pipeline
data_cleaning.py: Removes duplicates (481 samples), resolves label conflicts via majority voting (640 samples), filters sparse samples incompatible with SMOTE, and ensures train-test separation without leakage.- Final cleaned dataset: 6,673 samples (from 7,154 original), 80/20 stratified split.
Great Expectations Validation (10 tests)
- Database integrity, feature matrix validation (no NaN/Inf, sparsity checks), label format validation (binary {0,1}), feature-label consistency.
- Label distribution for stratification (min 5 occurrences), SMOTE compatibility (min 10 non-zero features), duplicate detection, train-test separation, label consistency.
- All 10 tests pass on cleaned data; comprehensive JSON reports in
reports/great_expectations/.
Deepchecks Validation (24 checks across 2 suites)
- Data Integrity Suite (92% score): validates duplicates, label conflicts, nulls, data types, feature correlation.
- Train-Test Validation Suite (100% score): zero data leakage, proper train/test split, feature/label drift analysis.
- Cleaned data achieved production-ready status (96% overall score).
Behavioral Testing (36 tests)
- Invariance tests (9): typo robustness, synonym substitution, case insensitivity, punctuation/URL noise tolerance.
- Directional tests (10): keyword addition effects, technical detail impact on predictions.
- Minimum Functionality Tests (17): basic skill predictions on clear examples (bug fixes, database work, API development, testing, DevOps).
- All tests passed; comprehensive report in
reports/behavioral/.
Code Quality Analysis
- Ruff static analysis: 28 minor issues identified (unsorted imports, unused variables, f-strings), 100% fixable.
- PEP 8 compliant, Black compatible (line length 88).
Documentation
- Comprehensive
docs/testing_and_validation.mdwith detailed test descriptions, execution commands, and analysis results. - Behavioral testing README with test categories, usage examples, and extension guide.
- Comprehensive
Tooling
- Makefile targets:
validate-gx,validate-deepchecks,test-behavioral,test-complete. - Automated test execution and report generation.
- Makefile targets:
Milestone 4 (API)
We implemented a production-ready FastAPI service for skill prediction with MLflow integration:
Features
- REST API Endpoints:
POST /predict- Predict skills for a GitHub issue (logs to MLflow)GET /predictions/{run_id}- Retrieve prediction by MLflow run IDGET /predictions- List recent predictions with paginationGET /health- Health check endpoint
- Model Management: Loads trained Random Forest + TF-IDF vectorizer from
models/ - MLflow Tracking: All predictions logged with metadata, probabilities, and timestamps
- Input Validation: Pydantic models for request/response validation
- Interactive Docs: Auto-generated Swagger UI and ReDoc
API Usage
1. Start the API Server
# Development mode (auto-reload)
make api-dev
# Production mode
make api-run
Server starts at: http://127.0.0.1:8000
2. Test Endpoints
Option A: Swagger UI (Recommended)
- Navigate to: http://127.0.0.1:8000/docs
- Interactive interface to test all endpoints
- View request/response schemas
Option B: Make Commands
# Test all endpoints
make test-api-all
# Individual endpoints
make test-api-health # Health check
make test-api-predict # Single prediction
make test-api-list # List predictions
Prerequisites
- Trained model:
models/random_forest_tfidf_gridsearch.pkl - TF-IDF vectorizer:
models/tfidf_vectorizer.pkl(auto-saved during feature creation) - Label names:
models/label_names.pkl(auto-saved during feature creation)
MLflow Integration
- All predictions logged to:
https://dagshub.com/se4ai2526-uniba/Hopcroft.mlflow - Experiment:
skill_prediction_api - Tracked: input text, predictions, probabilities, metadata
Docker
Build and run the API in a container:
docker build -t hopcroft-api .
docker run --rm --name hopcroft-api -p 8080:8080 hopcroft-api
Endpoints:
- Swagger UI: http://localhost:8080/docs
- Health check: http://localhost:8080/health
Docker Compose Usage
Docker Compose orchestrates both the API backend and Streamlit GUI services with proper networking and configuration.
Prerequisites
Create your environment file:
cp .env.example .envEdit
.envwith your actual credentials:MLFLOW_TRACKING_USERNAME=your_dagshub_username MLFLOW_TRACKING_PASSWORD=your_dagshub_tokenGet your token from: https://dagshub.com/user/settings/tokens
Quick Start
1. Build and Start All Services
Build both images and start the containers:
docker-compose up -d --build
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-d |
Run in detached mode (background) |
--build |
Rebuild images before starting (use when code/Dockerfile changes) |
Available Services:
- API (FastAPI): http://localhost:8080/docs
- GUI (Streamlit): http://localhost:8501
- Health Check: http://localhost:8080/health
2. Stop All Services
Stop and remove containers and networks:
docker-compose down
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-v |
Also remove named volumes (e.g., hopcroft-logs): docker-compose down -v |
--rmi all |
Also remove images: docker-compose down --rmi all |
3. Restart Services
After updating .env or configuration files:
docker-compose restart
Or for a full restart with environment reload:
docker-compose down
docker-compose up -d
4. Check Status
View the status of all running services:
docker-compose ps
Or use Docker commands:
docker ps
5. View Logs
Tail logs from both services in real-time:
docker-compose logs -f
View logs from a specific service:
docker-compose logs -f hopcroft-api
docker-compose logs -f hopcroft-gui
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-f |
Follow log output (stream new logs) |
--tail 100 |
Show only last 100 lines: docker-compose logs --tail 100 |
6. Execute Commands in Container
Open an interactive shell inside a running container:
docker-compose exec hopcroft-api /bin/bash
docker-compose exec hopcroft-gui /bin/bash
Examples of useful commands inside the API container:
# Check installed packages
pip list
# Run Python interactively
python
# Check model file exists
ls -la /app/models/
# Verify environment variables
printenv | grep MLFLOW
### Architecture Overview
**Docker Compose orchestrates two services:**
docker-compose.yml βββ hopcroft-api (FastAPI Backend) β βββ Build: ./Dockerfile β βββ Port: 8080:8080 β βββ Network: hopcroft-net β βββ Environment: .env (MLflow credentials) β βββ Volumes: β β βββ ./hopcroft_skill_classification_tool_competition (hot reload) β β βββ hopcroft-logs:/app/logs (persistent logs) β βββ Health Check: /health endpoint β βββ hopcroft-gui (Streamlit Frontend) β βββ Build: ./Dockerfile.streamlit β βββ Port: 8501:8501 β βββ Network: hopcroft-net β βββ Environment: API_BASE_URL=http://hopcroft-api:8080 β βββ Volumes: β β βββ ./hopcroft_skill_classification_tool_competition/streamlit_app.py (hot reload) β βββ Depends on: hopcroft-api (waits for health check) β βββ hopcroft-net (bridge network)
**External Access:**
- API: http://localhost:8080
- GUI: http://localhost:8501
**Internal Communication:**
- GUI β API: http://hopcroft-api:8080 (via Docker network)
### Services Description
**hopcroft-api (FastAPI Backend)**
- Purpose: FastAPI backend serving the ML model for skill classification
- Image: Built from `Dockerfile`
- Port: 8080 (maps to host 8080)
- Features:
- Random Forest model with embedding features
- MLflow experiment tracking
- Auto-reload in development mode
- Health check endpoint
**hopcroft-gui (Streamlit Frontend)**
- Purpose: Streamlit web interface for interactive predictions
- Image: Built from `Dockerfile.streamlit`
- Port: 8501 (maps to host 8501)
- Features:
- User-friendly interface for skill prediction
- Real-time communication with API
- Automatic reconnection on API restart
- Depends on API health before starting
### Development vs Production
**Development (default):**
- Auto-reload enabled (`--reload`)
- Source code mounted with bind mounts
- Custom command with hot reload
- GUI β API via Docker network
**Production:**
- Auto-reload disabled
- Use built image only
- Use Dockerfile's CMD
- GUI β API via Docker network
For **production deployment**, modify `docker-compose.yml` to remove bind mounts and disable reload.
### Troubleshooting
#### Issue: GUI shows "API is not available"
**Solution:**
1. Wait 30-60 seconds for API to fully initialize and become healthy
2. Refresh the GUI page (F5)
3. Check API health: `curl http://localhost:8080/health`
4. Check logs: `docker-compose logs hopcroft-api`
#### Issue: "500 Internal Server Error" on predictions
**Solution:**
1. Verify MLflow credentials in `.env` are correct
2. Restart services: `docker-compose down && docker-compose up -d`
3. Check environment variables: `docker exec hopcroft-api printenv | grep MLFLOW`
#### Issue: Changes to code not reflected
**Solution:**
- For Python code changes: Auto-reload is enabled, wait a few seconds
- For Dockerfile changes: Rebuild with `docker-compose up -d --build`
- For `.env` changes: Restart with `docker-compose down && docker-compose up -d`
#### Issue: Port already in use
**Solution:**
```bash
# Check what's using the port
netstat -ano | findstr :8080
netstat -ano | findstr :8501
# Stop existing containers
docker-compose down
# Or change ports in docker-compose.yml
Hugging Face Spaces Deployment
This project is configured to run on Hugging Face Spaces using Docker.
1. Setup Space
- Create a new Space on Hugging Face.
- Select Docker as the SDK.
- Choose the Blank template or upload your code.
2. Configure Secrets
To enable the application to pull models from DagsHub via DVC, you must configure the following Variables and Secrets in your Space settings:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
DAGSHUB_USERNAME |
Secret | Your DagsHub username. |
DAGSHUB_TOKEN |
Secret | Your DagsHub access token (Settings -> Tokens). |
These secrets are injected into the container at runtime. The
scripts/start_space.shscript uses them to authenticate DVC and pull the required model files (.pkl) before starting the API and GUI.
3. Automated Startup
The deployment follows this automated flow:
- Dockerfile: Builds the environment, installs dependencies, and sets up Nginx.
- scripts/start_space.sh:
- Configures DVC with your secrets.
- Pulls models from the DagsHub remote.
- Starts the FastAPI backend (port 8000).
- Starts the Streamlit frontend (port 8501).
- Starts Nginx (port 7860) as a reverse proxy to route traffic.
4. Direct Access
Once deployed, your Space will be available at:
https://huggingface.co/spaces/se4ai2526-uniba/Hopcroft
The API documentation will be accessible at:
https://huggingface.co/spaces/se4ai2526-uniba/Hopcroft/docs
Demo UI (Streamlit)
The Streamlit GUI provides an interactive web interface for the skill classification API.
Features
- Real-time skill prediction from GitHub issue text
- Top-5 predicted skills with confidence scores
- Full predictions table with all skills
- API connection status indicator
- Responsive design
Usage
- Ensure both services are running:
docker-compose up -d - Open the GUI in your browser: http://localhost:8501
- Enter a GitHub issue description in the text area
- Click "Predict Skills" to get predictions
- View results in the predictions table
Architecture
- Frontend: Streamlit (Python web framework)
- Communication: HTTP requests to FastAPI backend via Docker network
- Independence: GUI and API run in separate containers
- Auto-reload: GUI code changes are reflected immediately (bind mount)
Both must run simultaneously in different terminals/containers.
Quick Start
Start the FastAPI backend:
fastapi dev hopcroft_skill_classification_tool_competition/main.pyIn a new terminal, start Streamlit:
streamlit run streamlit_app.pyOpen your browser:
- Streamlit UI: http://localhost:8501
- FastAPI Docs: http://localhost:8000/docs
Features
- Interactive web interface for skill prediction
- Real-time predictions with confidence scores
- Adjustable confidence threshold
- Multiple input modes (quick/detailed/examples)
- Visual result display
- API health monitoring
Demo Walkthrough
Main Dashboard
The main interface provides:
- Sidebar: API health status, confidence threshold slider, model info
- Three input modes: Quick Input, Detailed Input, Examples
Quick Input Mode
Simply paste your GitHub issue text and click "Predict Skills"!
Prediction Results
- Top predictions with confidence scores
- Full predictions table with filtering
- Processing metrics (time, model version)
- Raw JSON response (expandable)
Detailed Input Mode
- Repository name
- PR number
- Detailed description
Example Gallery
Test with pre-loaded examples:
- Authentication bugs
- ML features
- Database issues
- UI enhancements
Usage
- Enter GitHub issue/PR text in the input area
- (Optional) Add description, repo name, PR number
- Click "Predict Skills"
- View results with confidence scores
- Adjust threshold slider to filter predictions



