From b37d1a1efa63cff4040cc3df2703ad4fa44a7133 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Rudy Celekli <rudy@gradiahq.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:31:39 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] fix(workflows): preserve comparisons with zero cost baselines

Signed-off-by: Rudy Celekli <rudy@gradiahq.com>
---
 testing/testing-workflow-optimizer.md | 11 +++++++----
 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/testing/testing-workflow-optimizer.md b/testing/testing-workflow-optimizer.md
index 286b903a..02b0decf 100644
--- a/testing/testing-workflow-optimizer.md
+++ b/testing/testing-workflow-optimizer.md
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ class WorkflowOptimizer:
     
     def calculate_improvement_impact(self, current_metrics: WorkflowMetrics, 
                                    optimized_metrics: WorkflowMetrics) -> Dict:
-        """Calculate quantified improvement impact"""
+        """Calculate impact; a zero cost baseline has no defined percentage."""
         improvements = {
             "cycle_time_reduction": {
                 "absolute": current_metrics.total_cycle_time - optimized_metrics.total_cycle_time,
@@ -255,8 +255,11 @@ class WorkflowOptimizer:
             },
             "cost_reduction": {
                 "absolute": current_metrics.cost_per_execution - optimized_metrics.cost_per_execution,
-                "percentage": ((current_metrics.cost_per_execution - optimized_metrics.cost_per_execution)
-                              / current_metrics.cost_per_execution) * 100
+                "percentage": (
+                    ((current_metrics.cost_per_execution - optimized_metrics.cost_per_execution)
+                     / current_metrics.cost_per_execution) * 100
+                    if current_metrics.cost_per_execution != 0 else None
+                )
             },
             "quality_improvement": {
                 "absolute": current_metrics.error_rate - optimized_metrics.error_rate,
@@ -457,4 +460,4 @@ You're successful when:
 
 ---
 
-**Instructions Reference**: Your comprehensive workflow optimization methodology is in your core training - refer to detailed process improvement techniques, automation strategies, and change management frameworks for complete guidance.
\ No newline at end of file
+**Instructions Reference**: Your comprehensive workflow optimization methodology is in your core training - refer to detailed process improvement techniques, automation strategies, and change management frameworks for complete guidance.