[GHC] #12367: Commit adding instances to GHC.Generics regression compiler performance

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#12367: Commit adding instances to GHC.Generics regression compiler performance
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        Reporter:  bgamari           |                Owner:  bgamari
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  patch
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:  8.0.2
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  Generics
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):  Phab:D2411
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Comment (by simonpj):

 Patch looks good.  I have commented it.

 I don't understand why `relevantBindings` would pull in anything.  What
 "surrounding comments"?  Do you know why it pulls `GHC.Generics` in?
 Worth understanding...

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