WebAssembly / WebAssembly/binaryen

Constant propagation pass

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Description

We should add one. The closest thing we have is Precompute, which should probably also do constant propagation (as the two operations help each other).

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Research direction

Start by locating and reading the existing Precompute pass, since the issue identifies it as the closest related entry point. Determine the intended scope and interaction between Precompute and constant propagation; done should include a constant propagation pass that works together with Precompute.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, wasm
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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