LLVM backend: Move non-dynamically generated parts into a new runtime function
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Description
We currently build large parts of the LLVM IR of main and declaration initializers by hand. Instead, we should move the parts that are not dynamic into separate runtime functions for ease of maintainability,
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Research direction
Start by locating the LLVM IR generation for main and declaration initializers. Identify which portions are non-dynamic and determine the runtime-function boundaries; done means those portions are no longer built directly in the generated IR.
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Assessment
- Domain
- compilers
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
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