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Compiler IR (Intermediate Representation)

Document the Compiler IR JNode concept in the wiki.

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Concept Summary

Compiler's internal representation of code with SSA form. Compiler IR provides the foundation for JNode's JIT compilation, representing bytecode in an optimized intermediate form that can be efficiently translated to native code.

Key Files

  • core/src/core/org/jnode/vm/compiler/ir/IR.java
  • core/src/core/org/jnode/vm/compiler/ir/Block.java

Occurrences

~400 references in compiler package

Wiki Status

NOT documented

Bridges

JIT compiler, L2 compiler, Optimization

Instructions

Skill to Use

Use the [[update-wiki|update-wiki skill]] (load with skill({ name: "update-wiki" })) for understanding JNode internals.

Context Research

Study the compiler IR package to understand the intermediate representation. Review how bytecode is analyzed and transformed into IR, how SSA form is constructed, and what optimizations can be applied. Research the relationship between IR and the L1/L2 compilers.

Update index.md

  • Pages table: Add entry for Compiler-IR.md
  • Concepts → Pages table: Add "Compiler IR" mapping to [[Compiler-IR]]
  • Source Path → Pages table: Add mappings for core/src/core/org/jnode/vm/compiler/ir/
  • Task Routing table: Add relevant task route(s)

Wiki Page Structure

# Compiler IR (Intermediate Representation)

> Compiler's internal representation of code with SSA form.

## Overview
2-3 paragraph explanation of Compiler IR, its role in the JIT pipeline, and how it enables code optimization.

## Key Components
| Class / File | Role |
|---|---|
| `core/src/core/org/jnode/vm/compiler/ir/IR.java` | IR representation |
| `core/src/core/org/jnode/vm/compiler/ir/Block.java` | IR block structure |

## How It Works
Explanation of how compiler IR works, how bytecode is translated to IR, how SSA form is constructed, and how IR enables optimization.

## Gotchas & Non-Obvious Behavior
- IR must preserve bytecode semantics
- SSA construction can be complex
- Optimization must not break correctness

## Related Pages
- [[JIT-Compilers]]
- [[L2-Compiler-Optimization]]
- [[JIT-Compiler-IR]]

Related Concepts: JIT compiler, IR, SSA, Optimization, Code generation

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