Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Improve conditional pattern

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Component: Core Core: HLIL Effort: Low IL Optimization Impact: Medium
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Description

What is the feature you'd like to have?

// For the pattern:
if (a)
      if (b)
        goto label
      do_something()
      break
label:
// Simplify to:
if (a && !b)
  do_something()
  break

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Research direction

The issue names no source file or test; begin by searching the Binary Ninja API repository for conditional-pattern or decompiler logic and inspect nearby tests. Done means the shown nested-if/goto form is simplified to the requested conditional form without changing behavior, with regression coverage where appropriate.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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