## Task A: Loop Invariants Architecture (Option A - Boundary Extension) Introduced explicit loop_invariants concept for variables that are: - Used in loop body but never modified (e.g., substring needle in index_of) - Need header PHI (all iterations use same value) - Do NOT need exit PHI (not a LoopState) Implementation: - Added `loop_invariants: Vec<(String, ValueId)>` field to JoinInlineBoundary - Added `with_loop_invariants()` method to JoinInlineBoundaryBuilder - Modified Pattern 6 to use loop_invariants instead of ConditionOnly misuse * s (haystack) and ch (needle) now properly classified * exit_bindings simplified to only LoopState carriers - Extended LoopHeaderPhiBuilder to generate invariant PHIs * Entry PHI: from host * Latch PHI: self-reference (same value every iteration) - Updated instruction_rewriter to handle invariant latch incoming Files Modified: - src/mir/join_ir/lowering/inline_boundary.rs (structure + builder) - src/mir/join_ir/lowering/inline_boundary_builder.rs (builder method) - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/pattern6_scan_with_init.rs - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/merge/loop_header_phi_builder.rs - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/merge/mod.rs - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/merge/instruction_rewriter.rs ## Task B: Code Quality - var() Helper Unification Created common module to eliminate var() duplication: - New module: src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/common/ - Centralized var() helper in ast_helpers.rs - Updated Pattern 6 and Pattern 2 to use common var() - Test code (5 occurrences) deferred to Phase 256+ per 80/20 rule Result: Eliminated 2 duplicate var() functions, 5 test occurrences remain Files Created: - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/common/ast_helpers.rs - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/common/mod.rs Files Modified: - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/mod.rs - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/pattern6_scan_with_init.rs - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/policies/balanced_depth_scan_policy.rs ## Task C: Documentation - PostLoopEarlyReturnPlan Usage Examples Enhanced post_loop_early_return_plan.rs with: - Architecture explanation (exit PHI usage prevents DCE) - Pattern 2 example (Less: balanced_depth_scan) - Pattern 6 example (NotEqual: index_of) - Builder defer decision: when 4+ patterns emerge, add builder Files Modified: - src/mir/builder/control_flow/joinir/patterns/policies/post_loop_early_return_plan.rs ## Task D: Phase 256 Preparation Analyzed next failure from smoke tests: - `StringUtils.split/2` with variable-step loop - Not constant step (i += len or similar) - Three implementation options identified Created Phase 256 README with: - Minimal reproduction code - Root cause analysis - Implementation options with trade-offs - Clear next steps Files Created: - docs/development/current/main/phases/phase-256/README.md ## Verification Results ✅ All tests passing: - pattern254_p0_index_of_vm.sh: PASS - No regression in Pattern 1-5 - Smoke test progresses past json_lint_vm to next failure ✅ Architecture achievements: - Semantic clarity: loop_invariants vs exit_bindings properly separated - ConditionOnly misuse eliminated - PHI generation correct for all carrier types - Code quality: var() duplication reduced - Next phase clearly defined ## Summary Phase 255 P2 achieves root-cause fix for multi-param loop support: - Boundary concept expanded (loop_invariants field) - Pattern 6 architecture corrected (no ConditionOnly misuse) - Code quality improved (var() centralized) - Next pattern (variable-step) is now the challenge ✨ Box-first principles maintained: clean separation, explicit roles, minimal coupling 🧠 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude Haiku 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
JoinIR Lowering (ExprLowerer / ScopeManager / Envs)
このディレクトリは JoinIR lowering の中でも、条件式や環境まわりの箱(ExprLowerer, ScopeManager, ConditionEnv, LoopBodyLocalEnv, UpdateEnv など)を扱う層だよ。コードを触るときは、以下の最小ルールを守ってね。
- ExprLowerer は ScopeManager 経由のみ で名前解決する。ConditionEnv / LoopBodyLocalEnv / CapturedEnv / CarrierInfo に直接触らない。
- 条件式から UpdateEnv を参照しない。UpdateEnv はキャリア更新専用で、header/break/continue 条件は ScopeManager→ConditionEnv で完結させる。
- ConditionEnv は「条件で参照する JoinIR ValueId だけ」を持つ。body-local を直接入れず、必要なら昇格+ScopeManager に解決を任せる。
- Fail-Fast 原則: Unsupported/NotFound は明示エラーにして、by-name ヒューリスティックや静かなフォールバックは禁止。
名前解決の境界(SSOT)
このディレクトリの ScopeManager は「JoinIR lowering の中で」名前を ValueId に解決するための箱だよ。
同じ “名前” でも、MIR 側の束縛寿命とは問題が違うので混ぜない。
- MIR(SSA/束縛寿命):
src/mir/builder/vars/*が{...}のレキシカルスコープとlocalのシャドウイングを管理する。 - JoinIR lowering(この層):
ScopeManagerがConditionEnv/LoopBodyLocalEnv/CapturedEnv/CarrierInfoを束ねて解決順序を固定する。 - 解析箱:
LoopConditionScopeBoxは「条件が参照して良いスコープか」を判定する箱で、名前解決そのものはしない。
詳しい境界ルールは docs/development/current/main/phase238-exprlowerer-scope-boundaries.md を参照してね。***