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[custom] I am reading the code about gpu::octree, But I am confusing that the scan_warp funciton in gpu/octree/src/utils/scan_block.hpp

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I am reading the code about gpu::octree, But I am confusing that the scan_warp funciton in gpu/octree/src/utils/scan_block.hpp, Is there need any __syncwarp() function to ensure that the program wouldn't write the ptr[idx] after read ptr[idx] in the branch if ( lane >= 4) or others?

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Start with gpu/octree/src/utils/scan_block.hpp and inspect the scan_warp function, especially the lane >= 4 branch and accesses to ptr[idx]. Check the surrounding warp-level assumptions and determine whether synchronization is required; the issue is complete when the behavior is confirmed and the required follow-up is clearly documented.

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Tech stack
cpp
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computer-vision
Issue type
Bug
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3/5
Estimated time
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Needs clarification
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