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lambda/pkg/normalorder/runtime.go
M.V. Hutz 9c7fb8ceba refactor: rename interpreter to runtime and use receiver methods (#39)
## Description

The codebase previously used "interpreter" terminology and standalone functions for expression operations.
This PR modernizes the architecture by renaming to "runtime" and converting operations to receiver methods.

- Rename `pkg/interpreter` to `pkg/runtime`.
- Move `ReduceOnce` to new `pkg/normalorder` package for reduction strategy isolation.
- Convert standalone functions (`Substitute`, `Rename`, `GetFree`, `IsFree`) to receiver methods on concrete expression types.
- Change `Set` from pointer receivers to value receivers for simpler usage.
- Update all references from "interpreter" to "runtime" terminology throughout the codebase.

### Decisions

- Operations like `Substitute`, `Rename`, `GetFree`, and `IsFree` are now methods on the `Expression` interface, implemented by each concrete type (`Variable`, `Abstraction`, `Application`).
- The `normalorder` package isolates the normal-order reduction strategy, allowing future reduction strategies to be added in separate packages.
- `Set` uses value receivers since Go maps are reference types and don't require pointer semantics.

## Benefits

- Cleaner API: `expr.Substitute(target, replacement)` instead of `Substitute(expr, target, replacement)`.
- Better separation of concerns: reduction strategies are isolated from expression types.
- Consistent terminology: "runtime" better reflects the execution model.
- Simpler `Set` usage without needing to manage pointers.

## Checklist

- [x] Code follows conventional commit format.
- [x] Branch follows naming convention (`<type>/<description>`). Always use underscores.
- [x] Tests pass (if applicable).
- [x] Documentation updated (if applicable).

Reviewed-on: #39
Co-authored-by: M.V. Hutz <git@maximhutz.me>
Co-committed-by: M.V. Hutz <git@maximhutz.me>
2026-01-18 20:52:34 +00:00

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package normalorder
import (
"git.maximhutz.com/max/lambda/pkg/emitter"
"git.maximhutz.com/max/lambda/pkg/expr"
"git.maximhutz.com/max/lambda/pkg/lambda"
"git.maximhutz.com/max/lambda/pkg/runtime"
)
// NormalOrderReducer implements normal order (leftmost-outermost) reduction
// for lambda calculus expressions.
type Runtime struct {
emitter.BaseEmitter[runtime.Event]
expression lambda.Expression
}
// NewNormalOrderReducer creates a new normal order reducer.
func NewRuntime(expression lambda.Expression) *Runtime {
return &Runtime{
BaseEmitter: *emitter.New[runtime.Event](),
expression: expression,
}
}
// Expression returns the current expression state.
func (r *Runtime) Expression() expr.Expression {
return r.expression
}
func (r *Runtime) Step() bool {
result, done := ReduceOnce(r.expression)
r.expression = result
return !done
}
// Reduce performs normal order reduction on a lambda expression.
// The expression must be a lambda.Expression; other types are returned unchanged.
func (r *Runtime) Run() {
r.Emit(runtime.StartEvent)
for !r.Step() {
r.Emit(runtime.StepEvent)
}
r.Emit(runtime.StopEvent)
}