Phase 202 unified all JoinIR loop patterns (Pattern 1-4) to use the **JoinValueSpace** system introduced in Phase 201, eliminating manual ValueId allocation counters and ensuring complete ValueId collision safety through region separation.
## Motivation
Phase 201 successfully migrated Pattern 2 to JoinValueSpace, revealing the benefits of unified ValueId allocation:
- **Safety**: Disjoint regions (PHI/Param/Local) prevent collisions
- **Consistency**: Single allocation mechanism across all patterns
- **Maintainability**: No manual counter management
- **Debuggability**: Clear region boundaries (100, 1000)
Phase 202 extended this to the remaining patterns (1, 3, 4) to achieve complete architectural consistency.
## Implementation Summary
### Phase 202-A: Pattern 1 (Simple While)
**File Changes**:
-`simple_while_minimal.rs`: Replace `value_counter` with `JoinValueSpace`
-`pattern1_minimal.rs`: Create and pass `JoinValueSpace` to lowerer
-`loop_view_builder.rs`: Create `JoinValueSpace` in router
**ValueId Usage**:
| Region | Usage |
|--------|-------|
| PHI Reserved (0-99) | ❌ Not used |
| Param (100-999) | ❌ Not used (no ConditionEnv) |
| Local (1000+) | ✅ All temps (Const, Compare, UnaryOp) |
**Why Pattern 1 is simpler**: No break conditions → No ConditionEnv → No Param region needed
**Key Insight**: Patterns 1 and 3 only need Local region (simple structure), while Patterns 2 and 4 need both Param and Local regions (complex condition analysis).
## Benefits Achieved
### 1. Safety
- **ValueId collision impossible**: Disjoint regions (PHI/Param/Local) guarantee no overlap
- **Contract enforcement**: Debug-mode assertions catch violations early
- **Future-proof**: Easy to add new allocation patterns within regions
### 2. Consistency
- **Single allocation mechanism**: All patterns use JoinValueSpace
- **Unified API**: `alloc_param()` / `alloc_local()` across all patterns
- **Maintainable**: No pattern-specific counter logic
### 3. Debuggability
- **Clear region boundaries**: ValueId ranges reveal allocation source
- 100-999 → "This is a Param (ConditionEnv/CarrierInfo)"
- 1000+ → "This is a Local (intermediate value)"
- **Traceable**: JoinValueSpace provides single point of debug logging
### 4. Code Quality
- **75 lines removed** (Phase 203-A dead code cleanup)
Phase 202 achieved complete architectural consistency across all JoinIR loop patterns by migrating Pattern 1, 3, and 4 to the unified JoinValueSpace system. This eliminates all ValueId collision risks, simplifies maintenance, and establishes a solid foundation for future JoinIR enhancements.
**Key Achievement**: 4/4 patterns (100%) now use JoinValueSpace, with 0 manual counter systems remaining in the codebase.