engine: complete Expr3 pipeline migration, remove lower_late

[bpowers]

This commit completes the cleanup tasks for array pass 1:

1. Unified lowering pipeline: lower() now goes through pass 0 -> Expr3
   -> pass 1 -> lower_from_expr3, returning Vec to support temp
   array assignments. All call sites updated.

2. Removed Expr3 -> Expr2 conversion: lower_from_expr3 now handles all
   Expr3 variants directly (Var, Op1, Op2, If, App, Subscript) without
   converting back to Expr2.

3. Deleted ~800 lines of legacy code: lower_late, convert_expr3_to_expr2,
   convert_index_expr3_to_expr2, convert_builtin_expr3_to_expr2, old
   SubscriptConfig/normalize_subscripts, and get_dimension_name_subscript.

4. Fixed ArrayBounds for Range subscripts: Added compute_range_size and
   expr_to_index helpers to calculate the actual range size (e.g., 3:5
   gives size 3, not the full dimension size 5). This was causing
   incorrect temp array sizing and index out of bounds errors.

5. Cleaned up dead_code annotations: Removed annotations from Expr3
   types and methods that are now used. Kept annotations with comments
   for items needed in pass 2 (StaticSubscript, TempArrayElement,
   references_a2a_dimension).

The net result is ~570 fewer lines of code while maintaining full test
coverage (383 tests pass). The codebase is now simpler and more
maintainable for implementing pass 2 and other array features.

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@codex review

[claude]

Code Review: PR #133 - Complete Expr3 Pipeline Migration

Summary

This PR successfully completes the migration to the Expr3 pipeline by removing ~570 lines of legacy code while maintaining full test coverage (383 tests pass). The changes unify the lowering pipeline and fix a critical bug in array bounds calculation for range subscripts.

✅ Strengths

1. Excellent Code Cleanup

• Removed ~800 lines of dead code including lower_late, convert_expr3_to_expr2, and old normalize_subscripts
• Net reduction of ~570 lines while maintaining functionality
• Cleaned up #[allow(dead_code)] annotations systematically with clear comments for pass-2 items

2. Unified Pipeline Architecture
The new lower() function flow is clean and well-documented:

Pass 0 → Expr3 → Pass 1 → lower_from_expr3 → Vec<Expr>

Returning Vec<Expr> to support temp array assignments is a good design choice.

3. Critical Bug Fix
The fix for range subscript bounds calculation (e.g., 3:5 now correctly gives size 3 instead of 5) prevents index out-of-bounds errors:

fn compute_range_size(start: &Expr2, end: &Expr2, dim: &Dimension) -> Option<usize> {
    let start_idx = Self::expr_to_index(start, dim)?;
    let end_idx = Self::expr_to_index(end, dim)?;
    // Range is inclusive on both ends, so size is end - start + 1
    if end_idx >= start_idx {
        Some(end_idx - start_idx + 1)
    } else {
        None // Invalid range (end before start)
    }
}

4. Direct Variant Handling
The new lower_from_expr3 handles all Expr3 variants directly without converting back to Expr2, which is much cleaner and eliminates unnecessary conversions.

🔍 Issues and Concerns

1. Integer Overflow Risk ⚠️
In expr2.rs:336-337:

let idx = *val as isize - 1;
if idx >= 0 { Some(idx as usize) } else { None }

Problem: Casting f64 to isize can overflow for large values. For example, 1e100 as isize produces undefined behavior.

Recommendation: Add bounds checking:

if *val >= 1.0 && *val <= isize::MAX as f64 {
    Some((*val as isize - 1) as usize)
} else {
    None
}

2. Potential Panic Points ⚠️
Several .unwrap() calls that could panic:

• compiler.rs:1291: subscript.as_str().parse::<f64>().unwrap()
• compiler.rs:1300: .position(...).unwrap()
• compiler.rs:1375-1376: .find(...).unwrap().len()

Recommendation: According to CLAUDE.md: "Strongly prefer .unwrap() over .unwrap_or_default()" during development to catch bugs. This is acceptable IF these are guaranteed by invariants. However, add debug assertions or comments explaining why these cannot fail.

3. Code Duplication
The dimension name handling logic in lower_from_expr3 (lines 1274-1318) duplicates similar logic that likely exists elsewhere. The dimension-to-index conversion at lines 1288-1304 is particularly verbose.

Recommendation: Consider extracting this to a helper method like resolve_dimension_to_index().

4. Missing Edge Case Handling
In compute_range_size, when end_idx < start_idx, the function returns None but the caller at line 476 uses .unwrap_or(dims[i].len()) which silently falls back to the full dimension.

Recommendation: This could hide bugs. Consider returning an error for invalid ranges instead of silently accepting them.

5. Comment Clarity
Line 1289: "Subscript is already a 1-based index as a string" - The relationship between the string representation and numeric value deserves more explanation.

🎯 Performance Considerations

Positive:

• Eliminating Expr2 ↔ Expr3 conversions reduces allocation overhead
• Unified pipeline should improve cache locality

Concern:

• The new lower() returns Vec<Expr> which allocates. For expressions without temps, this means allocation overhead for a single-element vector. Consider using SmallVec<[Expr; 1]> if profiling shows this is hot.

🔒 Security Considerations

No security concerns identified. Array bounds are properly validated throughout.

🧪 Test Coverage

The PR mentions 383 tests pass, which is excellent. However:

Recommendation: Add specific regression tests for the range bounds bug fix (e.g., test that arr[3:5] produces a 3-element array, not 5).

📝 Code Quality

Positive:

• Follows repository conventions (prefer .unwrap(), use unreachable!(), etc.)
• Good use of inline comments explaining complex logic
• Proper error handling with descriptive error messages

Nitpicks:

• Line 1238: #[allow(dead_code)] on Pass1Result struct - add comment explaining why it's kept
• Consider adding debug assertions for invariants that "cannot fail"

✨ Final Verdict

Strong Approve - This is high-quality refactoring work that:

• Significantly simplifies the codebase
• Fixes a real bug
• Maintains full test coverage
• Sets up a cleaner foundation for pass 2

The concerns raised are mostly about defensive programming and code clarity rather than correctness issues. The unwrap() calls are acceptable given the project's development philosophy, though adding comments explaining invariants would help future maintainers.

Action Items (Optional Improvements)

1. Add bounds checking to f64 → isize cast to prevent UB
2. Add regression test for range bounds fix
3. Extract dimension resolution logic to reduce duplication
4. Consider adding comments explaining why certain unwrap() calls are safe
5. Consider returning errors for invalid ranges instead of silent fallback

Great work on this cleanup! The codebase is measurably better after this PR.

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Preserve max temp size per reused temp id

Because Pass1Context is created per lower() call, temp IDs restart at 0 for every expression, so the same temp ID is reused across many runlist entries. This insert overwrites any prior size for that ID instead of keeping the maximum, meaning a later, smaller temp view can shrink temp_sizes. When an earlier (larger) expression runs, AssignTemp will write past the allocated temp buffer and panic or corrupt results. Consider tracking max per temp ID rather than overwriting.

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[claude]

Code Review for PR #133

This is a substantial refactoring that successfully completes the Expr3 pipeline migration. The overall approach is sound and the code quality is good. Below are my findings organized by category.

Strengths

1. Significant code reduction: Removing ~570 net lines (1381 deletions, 834 additions) while maintaining all 383 tests is excellent. The removal of legacy functions like lower_late, convert_expr3_to_expr2, and the old normalize_subscripts demonstrates a clean consolidation.

2. Unified pipeline: The new lower() function cleanly separates concerns:

   • Pass 0: structural normalization
   • Expr3 conversion: wildcard resolution
   • Pass 1: temp decomposition
   • Final lowering via lower_from_expr3

3. Critical ArrayBounds fix: The addition of compute_range_size() and expr_to_index() in expr2.rs properly calculates range subscript sizes (e.g., 3:5 gives size 3) instead of using the full dimension size. This prevents index out of bounds errors.

4. Well-documented: The new helper functions have clear docstrings explaining their behavior and edge cases.

5. Proper error handling: The expr_to_index function includes overflow guards which is good defensive programming.

Potential Issues

1. Return type change requires careful migration (Medium Priority)

The lower() function now returns Result<Vec<Expr>> instead of Result<Expr>. I verified call sites handle this, but the .unwrap() on exprs.pop() assumes the Vec is non-empty. Consider adding a debug assertion:

debug_assert!(!exprs.is_empty(), "lower() must return at least one expression");
let main_expr = exprs.pop().unwrap();

2. Overflow handling inconsistency (Low Priority)

In expr2.rs:346, the use of saturating_sub(1) means that val = 0.5 would cast to 0 then saturate to 0 instead of returning None. Values in (0, 1) would incorrectly map to index 0. Consider checking val.fract() == 0.0 or document that non-integer values are truncated per system dynamics conventions.

3. Potential panic in subscript_to_index (Medium Priority)

In compiler.rs:725-734, the function uses .unwrap_or(1.0) as fallback which silently defaults to index 1 if parsing fails. Given this is during compilation, consider propagating the error or using a descriptive panic message.

4. Dead code annotations with comments (Low Priority)

Several items have #[allow(dead_code)] // Used in pass 2 annotations. Consider adding a tracking issue reference or implementing pass 2 features soon to avoid accumulating future-use code.

Code Quality Observations

1. Good separation of concerns: The new lower_from_expr3() handles all Expr3 variants directly without round-tripping through Expr2.

2. Test coverage: Consider adding specific tests for range subscript edge cases (e.g., 1:1, end < start), non-integer index values, and the new Vec return behavior with temp assignments.

Minor Issues

1. Typo in comment (compiler.rs:1065): / Pass 0: should be // Pass 0:
2. Potential optimization: In compute_range_size, you call expr_to_index twice. If on a hot path, consider a single helper returning both indices.

Security and Performance

• No security concerns identified
• Performance should improve slightly due to fewer allocations
• The reduction in code paths should make the compiler slightly faster

Recommendation

Approve with minor suggestions. This is solid work that genuinely improves the codebase. The issues raised are mostly edge cases and defensive improvements rather than blocking problems. The test suite passing (383 tests) gives good confidence.

The key suggestion is to add defensive assertions around the Vec unwrap operations and consider documenting the integer conversion behavior for indices.

Great work on this refactoring! The ~570 line reduction with zero test regressions is impressive.

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