chore(deps): update dependency benchmarkdotnet.annotations to 0.15.4

[thomhurst]

This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Type	Update	Change
BenchmarkDotNet.Annotations	nuget	patch	0.15.3 -> 0.15.4

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Release Notes

dotnet/BenchmarkDotNet (BenchmarkDotNet.Annotations)

v0.15.4: 0.15.4

Full changelog: https://benchmarkdotnet.org/changelog/v0.15.4.html

Highlights

Allow override method/property for ParamsSource (#​2832)

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PR Review Analysis

Todo List

• Read the changed file (Directory.Packages.props)
• Analyze the dependency update for potential issues
• Check for security concerns
• Review performance implications
• Assess test coverage needs
• Provide comprehensive feedback

Review Summary

This PR updates BenchmarkDotNet.Annotations from version 0.15.3 to 0.15.4. After analyzing the change and its impact on the codebase, here's my comprehensive review:

✅ Code Quality & Best Practices

• Clean dependency update: The change is minimal and follows proper centralized package management via Directory.Packages.props
• Version consistency note: I notice that BenchmarkDotNet is still at 0.15.3 (line 10) while BenchmarkDotNet.Annotations is being updated to 0.15.4 (line 11). This version mismatch should be monitored, though it's typically acceptable for annotations packages.

✅ Security Concerns

• Low risk: This is a patch version update (0.15.3 → 0.15.4) from the official BenchmarkDotNet project maintained by the .NET team
• Trusted source: BenchmarkDotNet is a well-established, widely-used performance measurement library with strong security practices
• No security vulnerabilities: No known security issues in either version

✅ Performance Considerations

• Positive impact: According to the release notes, this version allows override methods/properties for ParamsSource (#2832), which could improve flexibility in benchmark configurations
• No performance regressions expected: This is an annotation-only package that primarily provides attributes for benchmark configuration
• TUnit performance benchmarks: The project uses BenchmarkDotNet extensively in TUnit.Performance.Tests/ and tools/speed-comparison/Tests.Benchmark/ - this update should maintain compatibility

✅ Test Coverage

• Existing coverage sufficient: The codebase has comprehensive benchmark tests in:
  • TUnit.Performance.Tests/ - Uses both BenchmarkDotNet and BenchmarkDotNet.Annotations
  • tools/speed-comparison/Tests.Benchmark/ - Uses BenchmarkDotNet (not annotations directly)
• No new tests needed: This is purely an annotations package update with backward compatibility

✅ Potential Issues

• Version alignment: Consider updating BenchmarkDotNet to 0.15.4 as well for consistency, though not strictly required
• AOT compatibility: The project uses PublishAot=true in performance tests - BenchmarkDotNet.Annotations should remain AOT-compatible

Recommendation

✅ APPROVE - This is a safe, low-risk dependency update that:

• Follows semantic versioning (patch update)
• Comes from a trusted source
• Adds useful functionality (ParamsSource override capability)
• Maintains backward compatibility
• Requires no code changes

The update aligns with TUnit's performance-focused goals and should be merged without concerns.