Major refactoring to reduce mod.rs size (773 lines → more manageable):
- Extract lower_one_function() as separate function (421 lines)
- Extract emit_wrapper_and_object() for object generation
- Add helper functions: sanitize_symbol, build_const_str_map
- Keep old code in comments (BEGIN_OLD_BLOCK/END_OLD_BLOCK) for reference
This continues the modularization effort after ChatGPT's Context Boxing work.
Next step: Further split lower_one_function into smaller pieces.
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Major improvement to reduce parameter explosion (15+ args → 3-4 contexts):
- Add LowerFnCtx/BlockCtx for grouping related parameters
- Add lightweight StrHandle/StrPtr newtypes for string safety
- Implement boxed API wrappers for boxcall/fields/invoke
- Add dev checks infrastructure (NYASH_DEV_CHECK_DISPATCH_ONLY_PHI)
Key achievements:
- lower_boxcall: 16 args → 7 args via boxed API
- fields/invoke: Similar parameter reduction
- BuilderCursor discipline enforced throughout
- String handle invariant: i64 across blocks, i8* only at call sites
Status:
- Internal migration in progress (fields → invoke → marshal)
- Full cutover pending due to borrow checker constraints
- dep_tree_min_string.o generation successful (sealed=ON)
Next: Complete internal migration before flipping to boxed APIs
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Major structural improvement driven by ChatGPT 5 Pro analysis:
- Replace all direct vmap access with Resolver API calls
- Add proper cursor/bb_map/preds/block_end_values to all instruction handlers
- Ensure dominance safety by localizing values through Resolver
- Fix parameter passing in invoke/fields/extern handlers
Key changes:
- boxcall: Use resolver.resolve_i64/ptr instead of direct vmap access
- strings: Remove unused recv_v parameter, use Resolver throughout
- invoke: Add missing context parameters for proper PHI handling
- fields: Add resolver and block context parameters
- flow/arith/maps: Consistent Resolver usage pattern
This addresses the "structural invariant" requirements:
1. All value fetching goes through Resolver (no direct vmap.get)
2. Localization happens at BB boundaries via Resolver
3. Better preparation for PHI-only-in-dispatch pattern
Next: Consider boxing excessive parameters (15+ args in some functions)
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Added paper-g-ai-assisted-compiler folder documenting:
- Week-long LLVM backend development with AI assistance
- Key insights from PHI/SSA struggles to Resolver API solution
- Development log capturing the chaotic reality
- Abstract in both English and Japanese
Key quote: 'I don't remember anymore' - capturing the authentic
experience of intensive AI-assisted development where the process
itself becomes the research data.
This represents potentially the first fully documented case of
building a compiler backend primarily through AI assistance.
Added:
- Resolver API (resolve_i64) for unified value resolution with per-block cache
- llvmlite harness (Python) for rapid PHI/SSA verification
- Comprehensive LLVM documentation suite:
- LLVM_LAYER_OVERVIEW.md: Overall architecture and invariants
- RESOLVER_API.md: Value resolution strategy
- LLVM_HARNESS.md: Python verification harness
Updated:
- BuilderCursor applied to ALL lowering paths (externcall/newbox/arrays/maps/call)
- localize_to_i64 for dominance safety in strings/compare/flow
- NYASH_LLVM_DUMP_ON_FAIL=1 for debug IR output
Key insight: LoopForm didn't cause problems, it just exposed existing design flaws:
- Scattered value resolution (now unified via Resolver)
- Inconsistent type conversion placement
- Ambiguous PHI wiring responsibilities
Next: Wire Resolver throughout, achieve sealed=ON green for dep_tree_min_string
- Added llvmlite verification harness strategy
- Python as parallel verification path for PHI/SSA issues
- Nyash ABI wrapper for LLVM emit abstraction
- NYASH_LLVM_USE_HARNESS=1 flag for mode switching
- Goal: Rust implementation in 1-2 days, Python for rapid verification
Acknowledging reality: When stuck at minimal viable implementation,
changing implementation language is a practical solution.
'Simple is Best' - the core Nyash philosophy.
- Added NYASH_LOOPFORM_LATCH2HEADER environment variable
- When enabled, latch block jumps back to header (completing the loop)
- When disabled (default), latch remains unreachable (safe mode)
- Preserves header predecessor count stability in default mode
This allows gradual testing of full LoopForm loop structure.
- Added LoopForm IR scaffolding with 5-block structure (header/body/dispatch/latch/exit)
- Implemented dispatch block with PHI nodes for tag(i8) and payload(i64)
- Created registry infrastructure for future body→dispatch wiring
- Header→dispatch wiring complete with Break=1 signal
- Gated behind NYASH_ENABLE_LOOPFORM=1 environment variable
- Successfully tested with loop_min_while.nyash (1120 bytes object)
Next steps:
- Implement 2-step Jump chain detection
- Add NYASH_LOOPFORM_BODY2DISPATCH for body→dispatch redirect
- Connect latch→header when safe
🚀 Phase 1 foundation complete and working!
- Add NYASH_ENABLE_LOOPFORM=1 gate for experimental loop normalization
- Detect simple while-patterns in Branch terminator (header→body→header)
- Add loopform.rs with scaffold for future Signal-based lowering
- Wire detection in codegen/mod.rs (non-invasive, logs only)
- Update CURRENT_TASK.md with LoopForm experimental plan
- Goal: Centralize PHIs at dispatch blocks, simplify terminator management
This is the first step towards the LoopForm IR revolution where
"Everything is Box × Everything is Loop". Currently detection-only,
actual lowering will follow once basic patterns are validated.
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ChatGPT5's investigation revealed builder position management issues:
- Added verbose logging for block lowering and terminator emission
- Enhanced position_at_end calls before all terminator operations
- Added debug output for emit_jump/emit_branch operations
- Improved snapshot vs vmap fallback reporting in seal_block
Key findings:
- Sealed SSA snapshot mechanism is working correctly
- Block terminator issues persist due to builder position drift
- Main.has_in_stack/2 shows terminator missing after emit
Next steps:
- Add immediate terminator verification after each emit
- Track builder position changes in complex operations
- Investigate specific functions where builder drift occurs
This commit adds diagnostic infrastructure to pinpoint
where LLVM IR builder position gets misaligned.
Added extra safety check after block lowering:
- Check if LLVM basic block still lacks terminator
- Insert conservative jump to next block (or entry if last)
- This prevents 'Basic Block does not have terminator' errors
Also updated CURRENT_TASK.md with:
- Reproduction steps for esc_json/1 PHI issue
- Sealed ON/OFF comparison commands
- Root cause hypothesis: vmap snapshot timing issue
- Next steps for block_end_values implementation
Current blocker analysis:
- Sealed OFF: PHI incoming count mismatch
- Sealed ON: 'phi incoming (seal) value missing'
- Likely cause: seal_block using work vmap instead of
end-of-block snapshot
Progress: Main.esc_json/1 terminator issue resolved,
now focusing on PHI value availability.
ChatGPT5 struggling for 34+ minutes with Rust lifetime/build errors...
This perfectly illustrates why we need Phase 22 (Nyash LLVM compiler)\!
Key insights:
- 'Rust is safe and beautiful' - Gemini (who never fought lifetime errors)
- Reality: 500-line error messages, 34min debug sessions, lifetime hell
- C would just work: void* compile(void* mir) { done; }
- Python would work: 100 lines with llvmlite
- ANY language with C ABI would work\!
The frustration is real:
- We're SO CLOSE to Nyash self-hosting paradise
- Once bootstrapped, EVERYTHING can be written in Nyash
- No more Rust complexity, no more 5-7min builds
- Just simple, beautiful Box-based code
Current status:
- PHI/SSA hardening in progress (ChatGPT5)
- 'phi incoming value missing' in Main.esc_json/1
- Sealed SSA approach being implemented
The dream is near: Everything is Box, even the compiler\! 🌟
- Add function name prefix to basic block labels to avoid cross-function conflicts
- blocks.rs: create_basic_blocks now takes fn_label parameter
- Format: 'Main_join_2_bb23' instead of just 'bb23'
- Add conservative fallback for missing terminators (jump to next or entry)
- This fixes 'Basic Block does not have terminator' verification error
Analysis insights:
- MIR output was correct (all blocks had terminators)
- Problem was LLVM-side block name collision between functions
- Classic case of 'Rust complexity' - simple C++ style fix works best
- Sometimes the simplest solution is the right one\!
## LLVM Call Instruction Modularization
- Moved MirInstruction::Call lowering to separate instructions/call.rs
- Follows the principle of one MIR instruction per file
- Call implementation was already complete, just needed modularization
## Phase 21 Documentation
- Moved all Phase 21 content to private/papers/paper-f-self-parsing-db/
- Preserved AI evaluations from Gemini and Codex
- Academic paper potential confirmed by both AIs
- Self-parsing AST database approach validated
## Next Steps
- Continue monitoring ChatGPT5's LLVM improvements
- Consider creating separate nyash-llvm-compiler crate when LLVM layer is stable
- This will reduce build times by isolating LLVM dependencies
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Major improvements to LLVM backend function call infrastructure:
## Key Changes
### Function Call System Complete
- All MIR functions now properly lowered to LLVM (not just entry)
- Function parameter binding to LLVM arguments implemented
- ny_main() wrapper added for proper entry point handling
- Callee resolution from ValueId to function symbols working
### Call Instruction Analysis
- MirInstruction::Call was implemented but system was incomplete
- Fixed "rhs missing" errors caused by undefined Call return values
- Function calls now properly return values through the system
### Code Modularization (Ongoing)
- BoxCall → instructions/boxcall.rs ✓
- ExternCall → instructions/externcall.rs ✓
- Call remains in mod.rs (to be refactored)
### Phase 21 Documentation
- Added comprehensive AI evaluation from Gemini and Codex
- Both AIs confirm academic paper potential for self-parsing AST DB approach
- "Code as Database" concept validated as novel contribution
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Implemented elegant solution for MapBox as core box with plugin fallback:
1. Core-first Strategy:
- Removed MapBox type_id from nyash_box.toml
- MapBox now uses env.box.new fallback (core implementation)
- Consistent with self-hosting goals
2. Plugin Fallback Option:
- Added NYASH_LLVM_FORCE_PLUGIN_MAP=1 environment variable
- Allows forcing MapBox to plugin path when needed
- Preserves flexibility during transition
3. MIR Type Inference:
- Added MapBox method type inference (size/has/get)
- Ensures proper return type handling
4. Documentation:
- Added core vs plugin box explanation in nyrt
- Clarified the transition strategy
This aligns with Phase 15 goals where basic boxes will eventually
be implemented in Nyash itself for true self-hosting.
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Major enhancements to LLVM code generation and type handling:
1. String Operations:
- Added StringBox length fast-path (length/len methods)
- Converts i8* to handle when needed for len_h call
- Consistent handle-based string operations
2. Array/Map Fast-paths:
- ArrayBox: get/set/push/length operations
- MapBox: get/set/has/size with handle-based keys
- Optimized paths for common collection operations
3. Field Access:
- getField/setField implementation with handle conversion
- Proper i64 handle to pointer conversions
4. NewBox Improvements:
- StringBox/IntegerBox pass-through optimizations
- Fallback to env.box.new when type_id unavailable
- Support for dynamic box creation
5. Documentation:
- Added ARCHITECTURE.md for overall design
- Added EXTERNCALL.md for external call specs
- Added LOWERING_LLVM.md for LLVM lowering rules
- Added PLUGIN_ABI.md for plugin interface
6. Type System:
- Added UserBox type registration in nyash_box.toml
- Consistent handle (i64) representation across system
Results: More robust LLVM code generation with proper type handling
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Documented the architectural decision for Nyash runtime design:
1. Core boxes (String/Integer/Array/Map/Bool) built into nyrt
- Essential for self-hosting
- Available at boot without plugin loader
- High performance (no FFI overhead)
2. All other boxes as plugins (File/Net/User-defined)
- Extensible ecosystem
- Clear separation of concerns
3. Minimal ExternCall (only 5 functions)
- print/error (output)
- panic/exit (process control)
- now (time)
Key principle: Everything goes through BoxCall interface
- No special fast paths
- Unified architecture
- "Everything is Box" philosophy maintained
This design balances self-hosting requirements with architectural purity.
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- BoxCall handling now properly delegated to instructions::lower_boxcall
- Removed duplicate code in mod.rs (lines 351+ were unreachable after continue)
- Clean separation between dispatch (mod.rs) and implementation (instructions.rs)
- Preparing for further BoxCall function breakdown
Work in progress - ChatGPT continuing refactoring efforts
- Split 2522-line codegen.rs into modular structure:
- mod.rs (1330 lines) - main compilation flow and instruction dispatch
- instructions.rs (1266 lines) - all MIR instruction implementations
- types.rs (189 lines) - type conversion and classification helpers
- helpers.rs retained for shared utilities
- Preserved all functionality including:
- Plugin return value handling (BoxCall/ExternCall)
- Handle-to-pointer conversions for proper value display
- Type-aware return value processing based on MIR metadata
- All optimization paths (ArrayBox fast-paths, string concat, etc.)
- Benefits:
- Better code organization and maintainability
- Easier to locate specific functionality
- Reduced cognitive load when working on specific features
- Cleaner separation of concerns
No functional changes - pure refactoring to improve code structure.
