[GHC] #14103: Retypechecking the loop in --make mode is super-linear when there are many .hs-boot modules

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#14103: Retypechecking the loop in --make mode is super-linear when there are many
.hs-boot modules
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        Reporter:  duog              |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.3
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  hs-boot
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
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Comment (by ezyang):

 I would say, go for it. I suspect the weird behavior niteria describes was
 unintentional (or intentional, but only in the sense that it is easier to
 implement) and you can probably simplify it a lot. But do note that if the
 set of modules that gets retypechecked *changes*, that could introduce a
 bug. But there is some code in between getModLoop and the actual
 retypechecking...

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