Namespace Choice for Low-level IR

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#1

In the unified IR proposal proposed to evolve the low-level IR. While there are some discussions about the name of the low-level IR, we have yet decided the name. Here is a list of current choices

  • te(tensor expression): the original strawman
  • axon(neuro-related terminology similar to relay): [IR] Unified TVM IR Infra
  • tensir: [IR] Unified TVM IR Infra
  • tir(in similar spirit of MIR as in rust)
  • prim(primitive IR): this is a relevant choice mainly because we renamed the low-level expression as PrimExpr

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Once we decide the name, we will create a subfolder and namespace. The current low-level IR nodes(e.g. ir::SeqStmt) will be moved to the new namespace(e.g. new_namespace:SeqStmt).

Please share your thoughts

#2

A god of written language :slight_smile:

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#3

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts. Seems we are converging, will leave the poll open for another day and then proceed with the top choice

#4

We will go with the name tir, thanks everyone!

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