Initial_GNN_Fingers_Implementation

[SagarSharma250]

📋 Summary

This PR introduces significant enhancements to the GNNFingers defense framework, implementing discrete adjacency matrix optimization and clipped node feature integration while establishing a foundation for multi-graph type support. Key improvements include:

Discrete Adjacency Optimization: Top-k gradient-based edge selection with straight-through estimator

Clipped Node Feature Integration: Feature value constraints based on original data distribution

Alternating Joint Learning: Improved optimization strategy for fingerprint and univerifier co-training

Architecture Foundation: Flexible structure supporting future extension to multiple graph types

🧪 Related Issues

Implements discrete optimization strategies from GNNFingers paper

Addresses feature value stability through clipping mechanisms

Enhances training stability with alternating optimization

✅ Checklist

My code follows the project's coding style
The PR is made from a feature branch, not main

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🧠 Additional Context (Optional)

Discrete Adjacency Updates (_update_adjacency_discrete):
- Top-k gradient-based edge selection (configurable via top_k_ratio)
- Straight-through estimator for differentiable discrete operations
- Bidirectional edge flipping based on gradient signs

Clipped Feature Integration:
-Dynamic value clamping based on original feature distribution
-Configurable bounds for synthetic feature generation
-Gradient-aware feature updates

Alternating Optimization (_joint_learning_alternating):
-Separate update cycles for fingerprints and univerifier
-Configurable epoch ratios for each component
-Loss-based convergence monitoring