- Unify standard method calls to emit_unified_call; route via RouterPolicy and apply rewrite::{special,known} at a single entry.\n- Stabilize emit-time invariants: LocalSSA finalize + BlockSchedule PHI→Copy→Call ordering; metadata propagation on copies.\n- Known rewrite default ON (userbox only, strict guards) with opt-out flag NYASH_REWRITE_KNOWN_DEFAULT=0.\n- Expand TypeAnnotation whitelist (is_digit_char/is_hex_digit_char/is_alpha_char/Map.has).\n- Docs: unified-method-resolution design note; Quick Reference normalization note; selfhosting/quickstart.\n- Tools: add tools/selfhost_smoke.sh (dev-only).\n- Keep behavior unchanged for Unknown/core/user-instance via BoxCall fallback; all tests green (quick/integration).
- Fix condition_fn resolution: Value call path + dev safety + stub injection
- VM bridge: handle Method::birth via BoxCall; ArrayBox push/get/length/set direct bridge
- Receiver safety: pin receiver in method_call_handlers to avoid undefined use across blocks
- Local vars: materialize on declaration (use init ValueId; void for uninit)
- Prefer legacy BoxCall for Array/Map/String/user boxes in emit_box_or_plugin_call (stability-first)
- Test runner: update LLVM hint to llvmlite harness (remove LLVM_SYS_180_PREFIX guidance)
- Docs/roadmap: update CURRENT_TASK with unified default-ON + guards
Note: NYASH_DEV_BIRTH_INJECT_BUILTINS=1 can re-enable builtin birth() injection during migration.
- SSOT using profiles (aliases/packages via nyash.toml), AST prelude merge
- Parser/member guards; Builder pin/PHI and instance→function rewrite (dev on)
- VM refactors (handlers split) and JSON roundtrip/nested stabilization
- CURRENT_TASK.md updated with scope and acceptance criteria
Notes: dev-only guards remain togglable via env; no default behavior changes for prod.
Major changes:
- Split runner module: 1358→580 lines (via Gemini)
- Create new modules: dispatch.rs, selfhost.rs, pipeline.rs, pipe_io.rs
- Fix build errors from incomplete method migrations
- Add warning to CLAUDE.md about JIT/Cranelift not working
- Create interpreter.rs mode module
- Refactor loop builder into separate module
Build status:
- ✅ Executable builds successfully
- ✅ Basic execution works (tested with print)
- ⚠️ 106 warnings remain (to be cleaned up next)
- ⚠️ execute_mir_mode still in mod.rs (needs further migration)
Note: ChatGPT correctly fixed runner.execute_mir_mode() calls
that I incorrectly changed to super::modes::mir::
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✅ Print and FileBox paths now working correctly
✅ Resolver simplified by removing overly aggressive fast-path optimization
✅ Both OFF/ON in compare_harness_on_off.sh now use Python version
✅ String handle propagation issues resolved
Key changes:
- Removed instruction reordering in llvm_builder.py (respecting MIR order)
- Resolver now more conservative but reliable
- compare_harness_on_off.sh updated to use Python backend for both paths
This marks a major milestone towards Phase 15 self-hosting with Python/llvmlite!
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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.
