[GHC] #10074: Implement the 'Improved LLVM Backend' proposal

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#10074: Implement the 'Improved LLVM Backend' proposal
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        Reporter:  thoughtpolice     |                Owner:  angerman
            Type:  task              |               Status:  new
        Priority:  high              |            Milestone:  8.4.1
       Component:  Compiler (LLVM)   |              Version:
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  llvm, codegen
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
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 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:  #11295, #12470    |  Differential Rev(s):  Phab:D530
       Wiki Page:                    |
  wiki:ImprovedLLVMBackend           |
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Comment (by kavon):

 Replying to [comment:32 George]:
 > Is the plan to remove proc-point splitting for 8.4.1?

 It's more likely for 8.6 or later. We have to align with the release cycle
 for LLVM as the removal depends on which version of LLVM the patch lands
 in. I'll put together a Trac ticket to track progress.

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