[GHC] #8590: Reduce code size of CAFs

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#8590: Reduce code size of CAFs
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        Reporter:  parcs             |            Owner:  parcs
            Type:  feature request   |           Status:  patch
        Priority:  normal            |        Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler (NCG)    |          Version:  7.7
      Resolution:                    |         Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |       Difficulty:  Unknown
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Comment (by simonmar):

 Yes, this is a good plan.  I think I considered it before but I was
 worried about the cost of `allocate` vs. inline allocation in the CAF
 code, but I think a 2% reduction in code size is worth far more, and CAF
 entry is a one-time cost.  So go ahead!

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