Introduces a complete query benchmark track to evaluate performance and verify consistency between dense and sparse index formats. Adds scripts to simulate fixed-size paired-end reads, pack a sparse presence index, execute queries in both modes, and capture wall time and RSS metrics. Includes a verification step that compares outputs by read ID to ensure content identity across parallel processing. Updates build configuration, documentation, and ignore patterns to support the new pipeline for two microbial specimens.
Bumps core dependencies including ndarray, rand, hashbrown, niffler, ureq, sysinfo, indicatif, lru, and remove_dir_all. Adapts source code to accommodate breaking changes by migrating RNG initialization, adjusting HTTP response handling, and replacing the fs4 crate with standard library file locking. Adds a planning document for query benchmarking and sparse index regression tests.
Eric Coissac