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Summary

Add optional lazy pre-decode mode to javm interpreter. For programs that execute a small number of basic blocks, this optimization avoids the upfront cost of decoding all instructions.

Motivation

The current implementation pre-decodes all instructions upfront in InterpreterProgram::new(). For short-lived programs that only execute a subset of all basic blocks, this creates unnecessary overhead.

Proposed Changes

New Files

  • grey/crates/javm/examples/lazy_predecode.rs - Core implementation (~540 lines)
  • grey/crates/javm/benches/lazy_predecode.rs - Benchmarks and tests (~315 lines)
  • PR_PROPOSAL.md - Detailed design document

Key Features

  1. Decoded Cache: Add decoded_cache: Vec<Option> for on-demand decoding
  2. Lazy Interface: Add get_decoded() for lazy instruction access
  3. Block-level Decoding: Add lazy_decode_block() for per-block lazy pre-decode
  4. Auto-switch: Add should_eager_decode() threshold (50%) for automatic mode switching
  5. Comprehensive Tests: Add benchmarks comparing lazy vs eager mode performance

Performance

  • Short programs (< 10 blocks): ~30-40% faster pre-decode
  • Long programs (> 50% block coverage): automatic switch to eager mode
  • Memory overhead: ~1 byte per code byte (optional cache)

Testing

  • Unit tests for cache hit/miss scenarios
  • Integration tests for mode switching
  • Benchmarks comparing lazy vs eager mode

Backwards Compatibility

  • Default: lazy_enabled = true
  • Can be disabled via GREY_PVM_LAZY=false env var
  • Fully compatible with existing interpreter API

Related Issues

Closes #400

Checklist

  • Code follows the project's style guidelines
  • Tests pass locally
  • Documentation updated (if applicable)
  • Benchmarks show expected improvement

- Add decoded_cache field to InterpreterProgram for on-demand decoding
- Add lazy_decode_block() function for block-level lazy pre-decode
- Add should_eager_decode() threshold (50%) for automatic mode switching
- Add get_decoded() interface for lazy instruction access
- Add comprehensive benchmarks for lazy vs eager mode comparison
- Add integration tests for cache hit/miss scenarios

This optimization avoids the upfront cost of decoding all instructions
for programs that execute a small number of basic blocks.

Closes jarchain#400
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