[GHC] #15754: Move free variable computation to after STG passes

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#15754: Move free variable computation to after STG passes
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        Reporter:  bgamari           |                Owner:  (none)
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:  8.8.1
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.6.1
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 Related Tickets:  #9718 #15867      |  Differential Rev(s):
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Comment (by simonpj):

 Another invariant that the code generator needs is (I believe) that every
 let-binder has a distinct unique.  We can't re-use the same unique, even
 in a different scope, let alone shadowing.

 Why? Because (I believe) that the code generator uses these uniques to
 generate unique top level labels for the entry code and info table for the
 closure.

 Now, it's probably the case that they are unique anyway; but we should
 either
 * Write this down as a invariant of STG, or
 * Establish this invariant in the immediately-before-codegen pass that
 gets the free vars right, or
 * Not assume it in the code generator

 Sebastian, are you planning to work on this free-var change?   Thanks.

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