Supervised data extraction from transformer representation of Lambda-terms

Abstract

The object of this research is the process of compiler optimization, as it is essential in modern software development, particularly in functional programming languages like Lambda Calculus. Optimization strategies directly impact interpreter and compiler performance, influencing resource efficiency and program execution. While functional programming compilers have garnered less attention regarding optimization efforts than their object-oriented counterparts, Lambda Calculus’s complexity poses unique challenges. Bridging this gap requires innovative approaches like leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance optimization strategies. This study focuses on leveraging machine learning to bridge the optimization gap in functional programming, particularly within the context of Lambda Calculus. This study delves into the extraction features from Lambda terms related to reduction strategies by applying machine learning. Previous research has explored various approaches, including analyzing reduction step complexities and using sequence analysis Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) with simplified term representation. This research aims to develop a methodology for extracting comprehensive term data and providing insights into optimal reduction priorities by employing Large Language Models (LLMs). Tasks were set to generate embeddings from Lambda terms using LLMs, train ANN models to predict reduction steps, and compare results with simplified term representations. This study employs a sophisticated blend of machine learning algorithms and deep learning models as a method of analyzing and predicting optimal reduction paths in Lambda Calculus terms. The result of this study is a method that showed improvement in determining the number of reduction steps by using embeddings. Conclusions: The findings of this research offer significant implications for further advancements in compiler and interpreter optimization. This study paves the way for future research to enhance compiler efficiency by demonstrating the efficacy of employing LLMs to prioritize normalization strategies. Using machine learning in functional programming optimization opens avenues for dynamic optimization strategies and comprehensive analysis of program features.