Package: org.codehaus.groovy.classgen.asm

## [Java] Class WriterController

- org.codehaus.groovy.classgen.asm.WriterController

-     public class WriterController
      extends Object

  Central coordinator for Groovy-to-bytecode compilation of a single class. Owns all the specialized sub-writers (statements, expressions, closures, call sites, etc.) and the shared compilation infrastructure (operand stack, compile stack, type chooser). Must be initialized with init before use.

- - ### Field Summary

    Fields
    Modifiers | Name | Description
    --- | --- | ---
    `boolean` | `optimizeForInt` | Controls whether the bytecode generator should emit optimized fast-path code for integer operations.

  - ### Methods Summary

    Methods
    Type Params | Return Type | Name and description
    --- | --- | ---
    `` | `public AsmClassGenerator` | `getAcg()` Returns the AsmClassGenerator managing overall compilation for this class.
    `` | `public AssertionWriter` | `getAssertionWriter()` Returns the AssertionWriter for compiling Groovy assert statements into bytecode that evaluates conditions and raises AssertionError.
    `` | `public BinaryExpressionHelper` | `getBinaryExpressionHelper()` Returns the appropriate BinaryExpressionHelper for the current code path.
    `` | `public int` | `getBytecodeVersion()` Returns the bytecode version (target JVM version) for classes being compiled.
    `` | `public CallSiteWriter` | `getCallSiteWriter()` Returns the CallSiteWriter responsible for generating dynamic call site infrastructure.
    `` | `public CallSiteWriter` | `getCallSiteWriterFor(Expression expression)` Returns the CallSiteWriter for a specific expression.
    `` | `public String` | `getClassName()` Returns the internal (JVM) name of the class being compiled.
    `` | `public ClassNode` | `getClassNode()` Returns the ClassNode representing the class currently being compiled.
    `` | `public org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor` | `getClassVisitor()` Returns the ASM ClassVisitor for emitting class-level bytecode directives.
    `` | `public ClosureWriter` | `getClosureWriter()` Returns the ClosureWriter for compiling Groovy closure literals into inner classes implementing GroovyObject and supporting variable capture.
    `` | `public CompileStack` | `getCompileStack()` Returns the CompileStack managing local variable slots, scope boundaries, and control flow labels during method compilation.
    `` | `public ConstructorNode` | `getConstructorNode()` Returns the ConstructorNode for the constructor currently being compiled, or null if no constructor is active or a method is being compiled instead.
    `` | `public GeneratorContext` | `getContext()` Returns the GeneratorContext tracking compilation state across the entire compilation unit, including helper classes and shared resources.
    `` | `public org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor` | `getCv()` Returns the ASM ClassVisitor for emitting class-level bytecode directives.
    `` | `public InterfaceHelperClassNode` | `getInterfaceClassLoadingClass()` Returns the InterfaceHelperClassNode used for interface static method loading, or null if the compiled class is not an interface or needs no helper class.
    `` | `public String` | `getInternalBaseClassName()` Returns the internal (JVM) name of the immediate superclass.
    `` | `public String` | `getInternalClassName()` Returns the internal (JVM) name of the class being compiled.
    `` | `public InvocationWriter` | `getInvocationWriter()` Returns the InvocationWriter for compiling method calls and dynamic function invocations into appropriate bytecode patterns.
    `` | `public LambdaWriter` | `getLambdaWriter()` Returns the LambdaWriter for compiling Java-style lambda expressions (using the `->` operator) into functional interfaces.
    `` | `public int` | `getLineNumber()` Returns the source line number currently being compiled.
    `` | `public MethodNode` | `getMethodNode()` Returns the MethodNode for the method currently being compiled, or null if no method is active or a constructor is being compiled instead.
    `` | `public MethodPointerExpressionWriter` | `getMethodPointerExpressionWriter()` Returns the MethodPointerExpressionWriter for compiling method pointer expressions (e.g., {@code String.
    `` | `public MethodReferenceExpressionWriter` | `getMethodReferenceExpressionWriter()` Returns the MethodReferenceExpressionWriter for compiling method reference expressions compatible with Java functional interface targets.
    `` | `public org.objectweb.asm.MethodVisitor` | `getMethodVisitor()` Returns the ASM MethodVisitor for emitting bytecode instructions within the currently-active method or constructor.
    `` | `public int` | `getNextHelperMethodIndex()` Returns the next sequential index for an internally-generated helper method.
    `` | `public OperandStack` | `getOperandStack()` Returns the OperandStack managing the JVM operand stack, tracking stack depth and type information for bytecode verification and optimization.
    `` | `public ClassNode` | `getOutermostClass()` Returns the outermost enclosing class in the nesting hierarchy.
    `` | `public ClassNode` | `getReturnType()` Returns the declared return type of the current method or constructor.
    `` | `public SourceUnit` | `getSourceUnit()` Returns the SourceUnit containing the source code being compiled.
    `` | `public StatementWriter` | `getStatementWriter()` Returns the StatementWriter for compiling Groovy statements into bytecode.
    `` | `public List<String>` | `getSuperMethodNames()` Returns the list of method names defined by the superclass.
    `` | `public ClassNode` | `getThisType()` Returns the type of the 'this' reference in the current context.
    `` | `public TypeChooser` | `getTypeChooser()` Returns the TypeChooser used to select appropriate type representations for expressions during compilation, supporting both dynamic and typed paths.
    `` | `public UnaryExpressionHelper` | `getUnaryExpressionHelper()` Returns the appropriate UnaryExpressionHelper for the current code path.
    `` | `public void` | `init(AsmClassGenerator asmClassGenerator, GeneratorContext gcon, org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor cv, ClassNode cn)` Initializes this controller with compilation context and ASM infrastructure.
    `` | `public boolean` | `isConstructor()` Returns true if a constructor is currently being compiled.
    `` | `public boolean` | `isFastPath()` Returns true if the compiler is currently in fast-path mode, emitting specialized bytecode for primitive type operations.
    `` | `public boolean` | `isInGeneratedFunction()` Returns true if the class being compiled is a generated function wrapper (e.g., an inner class synthesized for a closure or lambda expression).
    `` | `public boolean` | `isInGeneratedFunctionConstructor()` Returns true if compiling a constructor within a generated function class.
    `` | `public boolean` | `isInScriptBody()` Returns: true if we are in a script body, where all variables declared are no longer local variables but are properties
    `` | `public boolean` | `isNotClinit()` Returns true if the current method is NOT a static class initializer (<clinit>).
    `` | `public boolean` | `isStaticConstructor()` Returns true if the current method is a static class initializer (<clinit>).
    `` | `public boolean` | `isStaticContext()` Determines whether the current execution context is statically scoped.
    `` | `public boolean` | `isStaticMethod()` Returns true if the current method is explicitly declared as static.
    `` | `public void` | `resetLineNumber()` Resets the tracked line number to -1 (invalid).
    `` | `public void` | `setConstructorNode(ConstructorNode constructorNode)` Sets the ConstructorNode for the constructor currently being compiled.
    `` | `public void` | `setInterfaceClassLoadingClass(InterfaceHelperClassNode ihc)` Sets the InterfaceHelperClassNode for interface static method loading.
    `` | `public void` | `setLineNumber(int lineNumber)` Updates the current source line number being compiled.
    `` | `public void` | `setMethodNode(MethodNode methodNode)` Sets the MethodNode for the method currently being compiled.
    `` | `public void` | `setMethodVisitor(org.objectweb.asm.MethodVisitor methodVisitor)` Sets the ASM MethodVisitor for the currently-active method or constructor.
    `` | `public boolean` | `shouldOptimizeForInt()` Returns true if the bytecode generator should emit optimized fast-path code for integer operations.
    `` | `public void` | `switchToFastPath()` Switches compilation to fast-path mode for specialized numeric handling.
    `` | `public void` | `switchToSlowPath()` Switches compilation to slow-path mode, reverting to general-purpose bytecode generation.
    `` | `public void` | `visitLineNumber(int lineNumber)` Emits a line number bytecode directive if the provided line number differs from the currently-tracked line number and is positive (valid).

  - ### Inherited Methods Summary

    Inherited Methods
    Methods inherited from class | Name
    --- | ---
    `class Object` | `equals, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait`

- - ### Field Detail

    - #### public boolean optimizeForInt

      Controls whether the bytecode generator should emit optimized fast-path code for integer operations. When enabled, the compiler generates specialized numeric handling paths for better performance with primitive integers. Disabled when invokedynamic is enabled, since JIT compilation provides comparable or better optimization.

  - ### Method Detail

    - #### public AsmClassGenerator getAcg()

      Returns the AsmClassGenerator managing overall compilation for this class. Provides access to source units, compiler configuration, and other compilation-wide state.

    - #### public AssertionWriter getAssertionWriter()

      Returns the AssertionWriter for compiling Groovy assert statements into bytecode that evaluates conditions and raises AssertionError.

    - #### public BinaryExpressionHelper getBinaryExpressionHelper()

      Returns the appropriate BinaryExpressionHelper for the current code path. Selects fast-path specialized handling when isFastPath() is true, otherwise delegates to the general-purpose binary expression handler. Fast-path optimization is controlled by optimizeForInt.

      Returns:
        the binary expression writer for the active compilation mode

    - #### public int getBytecodeVersion()

      Returns the bytecode version (target JVM version) for classes being compiled. Examples: V1_8 (Java 8), V11 (Java 11), V17 (Java 17), etc. Determined from compiler configuration and affects class file format and available bytecode features in generated code.

      Returns:
        the target bytecode version constant from ASM

    - #### public CallSiteWriter getCallSiteWriter()

      Returns the CallSiteWriter responsible for generating dynamic call site infrastructure. Behavior depends on bytecode strategy: either invokedynamic for modern JVMs or traditional call-site caching for broader compatibility.

    - #### public CallSiteWriter getCallSiteWriterFor(Expression expression)

      Returns the CallSiteWriter for a specific expression. Currently delegates to the default CallSiteWriter; reserved for future expression-specific optimization strategies.

      Parameters:
        `expression` - the expression being processed
      Returns:
        the appropriate call site writer for this expression
      Since:
        6.0.0

    - #### public String getClassName()

      Returns the internal (JVM) name of the class being compiled. For interface types with a helper loading class, returns the helper class name; otherwise returns the standard internal class name. Format: package segments separated by '/', e.g., "java/lang/String"

      Returns:
        the fully-qualified internal class name

    - #### public ClassNode getClassNode()

      Returns the ClassNode representing the class currently being compiled. Contains the complete AST structure including fields, methods, and metadata. This is immutable for the duration of the compilation process.

      Returns:
        the ClassNode for this compilation unit

    - #### public org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor getClassVisitor()

      Returns the ASM ClassVisitor for emitting class-level bytecode directives. This is the primary interface for writing class metadata, fields, methods, and attributes to the compiled bytecode.

    - #### public ClosureWriter getClosureWriter()

      Returns the ClosureWriter for compiling Groovy closure literals into inner classes implementing GroovyObject and supporting variable capture.

    - #### public CompileStack getCompileStack()

      Returns the CompileStack managing local variable slots, scope boundaries, and control flow labels during method compilation.

    - #### public ConstructorNode getConstructorNode()

      Returns the ConstructorNode for the constructor currently being compiled, or null if no constructor is active or a method is being compiled instead.

      Returns:
        the current ConstructorNode, or null if none is active

    - #### public GeneratorContext getContext()

      Returns the GeneratorContext tracking compilation state across the entire compilation unit, including helper classes and shared resources.

    - #### @Deprecated
      public org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor getCv()

      Returns the ASM ClassVisitor for emitting class-level bytecode directives.

      deprecated:
        Use getClassVisitor() instead for clarity

    - #### public InterfaceHelperClassNode getInterfaceClassLoadingClass()

      Returns the InterfaceHelperClassNode used for interface static method loading, or null if the compiled class is not an interface or needs no helper class. Interface helper classes bridge the gap between interface static methods and their actual implementation in Java 8+ runtime environments.

      Returns:
        the helper class node, or null if not applicable

    - #### public String getInternalBaseClassName()

      Returns the internal (JVM) name of the immediate superclass. The internal name format uses '/' as package separator, e.g., "java/lang/Object". Typically "java/lang/Object" for classes without explicit superclass, or the superclass name for classes with explicit inheritance.

      Returns:
        the fully-qualified internal name of the parent class

    - #### public String getInternalClassName()

      Returns the internal (JVM) name of the class being compiled. The internal name format uses '/' as package separator, e.g., "org/groovy/MyClass". This corresponds to the formal name used in bytecode class descriptors.

      Returns:
        the fully-qualified internal class name

    - #### public InvocationWriter getInvocationWriter()

      Returns the InvocationWriter for compiling method calls and dynamic function invocations into appropriate bytecode patterns.

    - #### public LambdaWriter getLambdaWriter()

      Returns the LambdaWriter for compiling Java-style lambda expressions (using the `->` operator) into functional interfaces.

    - #### public int getLineNumber()

      Returns the source line number currently being compiled. Line numbers are tracked for debug attribute generation in the bytecode, allowing debuggers and profilers to map bytecode instructions to source lines. Returns -1 when no valid line number is active.

      Returns:
        the current source line number, or -1 if invalid/not set

    - #### public MethodNode getMethodNode()

      Returns the MethodNode for the method currently being compiled, or null if no method is active or a constructor is being compiled instead.

      Returns:
        the current MethodNode, or null if none is active

    - #### public MethodPointerExpressionWriter getMethodPointerExpressionWriter()

      Returns the MethodPointerExpressionWriter for compiling method pointer expressions (e.g., `String.&length`) into method reference objects.

    - #### public MethodReferenceExpressionWriter getMethodReferenceExpressionWriter()

      Returns the MethodReferenceExpressionWriter for compiling method reference expressions compatible with Java functional interface targets.

    - #### public org.objectweb.asm.MethodVisitor getMethodVisitor()

      Returns the ASM MethodVisitor for emitting bytecode instructions within the currently-active method or constructor. Null if no method is active.

    - #### public int getNextHelperMethodIndex()

      Returns the next sequential index for an internally-generated helper method. Each invocation increments the counter, ensuring unique names for synthesized methods. Used to generate unique helper method names for method references, closure bridges, type adapters, and other compiler-generated synthetic methods. Helper method names typically follow the pattern: `$static$<index>` or similar.

      Returns:
        a unique positive helper method index, auto-incremented

    - #### public OperandStack getOperandStack()

      Returns the OperandStack managing the JVM operand stack, tracking stack depth and type information for bytecode verification and optimization.

    - #### public ClassNode getOutermostClass()

      Returns the outermost enclosing class in the nesting hierarchy. For top-level classes, returns the class itself. For nested classes, traverses outward to find the top-level class.

      Returns:
        the outermost ClassNode in the nest

    - #### public ClassNode getReturnType()

      Returns the declared return type of the current method or constructor. The return type reflects the method signature from the source code.

      throws:
        GroovyBugError if called outside method or constructor context
      Returns:
        the return type ClassNode

    - #### public SourceUnit getSourceUnit()

      Returns the SourceUnit containing the source code being compiled. Provides access to source URLs, encoding, and error reporting infrastructure.

    - #### public StatementWriter getStatementWriter()

      Returns the StatementWriter for compiling Groovy statements into bytecode. Selection depends on optimization mode: OptimizingStatementWriter for optimizeForInt, otherwise generic StatementWriter.

    - #### public List<String> getSuperMethodNames()

      Returns the list of method names defined by the superclass. Used during method resolution to detect method overrides, generate appropriate method-missing handlers, and verify method signature compatibility. The list is mutable; modifications affect subsequent resolution queries.

      Returns:
        a list of superclass method names

    - #### public ClassNode getThisType()

      Returns the type of the 'this' reference in the current context. For regular methods, returns the enclosing class. For closures and lambdas (generated function wrappers), traverses the outer class chain to find the actual 'this' class, skipping intermediate generated wrapper classes.

      Returns:
        the ClassNode representing 'this' in the current context

    - #### public TypeChooser getTypeChooser()

      Returns the TypeChooser used to select appropriate type representations for expressions during compilation, supporting both dynamic and typed paths.

    - #### public UnaryExpressionHelper getUnaryExpressionHelper()

      Returns the appropriate UnaryExpressionHelper for the current code path. Selects fast-path specialized handling when isFastPath() is true, otherwise delegates to the general-purpose unary expression handler. Fast-path optimization is controlled by optimizeForInt.

      Returns:
        the unary expression writer for the active compilation mode

    - #### public void init(AsmClassGenerator asmClassGenerator, GeneratorContext gcon, org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor cv, ClassNode cn)

      Initializes this controller with compilation context and ASM infrastructure. Must be called exactly once before any bytecode generation operations. Sets up all supporting writers (call site, closure, lambda, etc.) and configures optimization strategies based on compiler configuration.

      Parameters:
        `asmClassGenerator` - the class generator managing the overall compilation
        `gcon` - the compilation context tracking state across the compilation unit
        `cv` - the ASM ClassVisitor for emitting bytecode directives
        `cn` - the ClassNode being compiled

    - #### public boolean isConstructor()

      Returns true if a constructor is currently being compiled. False if a regular instance or static method is active, or if no method is active.

      Returns:
        true if in constructor compilation context

    - #### public boolean isFastPath()

      Returns true if the compiler is currently in fast-path mode, emitting specialized bytecode for primitive type operations. Use this to determine whether expression helpers should apply optimizations.

      Returns:
        true if fast-path compilation mode is active

    - #### public boolean isInGeneratedFunction()

      Returns true if the class being compiled is a generated function wrapper (e.g., an inner class synthesized for a closure or lambda expression). Generated functions have an outer class and are marked as generated.

      Returns:
        true if compiling a closure or lambda's wrapper class

    - #### public boolean isInGeneratedFunctionConstructor()

      Returns true if compiling a constructor within a generated function class. Combines two checks: that we're in constructor context AND in a generated function. This condition indicates we're initializing a closure or lambda wrapper.

      Returns:
        true if in a generated function's constructor

    - #### public boolean isInScriptBody()

      Returns:
        true if we are in a script body, where all variables declared are no longer local variables but are properties

    - #### public boolean isNotClinit()

      Returns true if the current method is NOT a static class initializer (<clinit>). Equivalent to: no method is active OR the method is not a static constructor. Used to guard code that should not execute in class initialization.

      Returns:
        true if not in static initializer context

    - #### public boolean isStaticConstructor()

      Returns true if the current method is a static class initializer (<clinit>). The static initializer runs once when the class is loaded by the JVM. Returns false if no method is active or the method is not static.

      Returns:
        true if the current method is the static class initializer

    - #### public boolean isStaticContext()

      Determines whether the current execution context is statically scoped. Returns true when compiling inside a static method or static class initializer. For instance constructors, checks whether we're in a special constructor call (e.g., super or this call) which requires static semantics.

      throws:
        IllegalStateException if called outside valid compilation scope
      Returns:
        true if executing in static context, false for instance context

    - #### public boolean isStaticMethod()

      Returns true if the current method is explicitly declared as static. Returns false if no method is active or the method is instance-scoped.

      Returns:
        true if the current method has the static modifier

    - #### public void resetLineNumber()

      Resets the tracked line number to -1 (invalid). Called when switching compilation modes or after line number emission to avoid stale line number information in subsequent bytecode.

    - #### public void setConstructorNode(ConstructorNode constructorNode)

      Sets the ConstructorNode for the constructor currently being compiled. Automatically clears any active method node, since only one can be active. Used during compilation to track which constructor's bytecode is being generated.

      Parameters:
        `constructorNode` - the ConstructorNode to compile, or null to deactivate

    - #### public void setInterfaceClassLoadingClass(InterfaceHelperClassNode ihc)

      Sets the InterfaceHelperClassNode for interface static method loading. Called during interface compilation to register the synthesized helper class that provides access to static interface methods in compatible runtimes. The helper class allows proper method lookup and invocation for interface statics.

      Parameters:
        `ihc` - the helper class node, or null to deactivate

    - #### public void setLineNumber(int lineNumber)

      Updates the current source line number being compiled. The line number is used for debug information (LineNumberTable attribute) and must be set before emitting bytecode for the corresponding source line.

      Parameters:
        `lineNumber` - the new source line number, or -1 to reset

    - #### public void setMethodNode(MethodNode methodNode)

      Sets the MethodNode for the method currently being compiled. Automatically clears any active constructor node, since only one can be active. Used during compilation to track which method's bytecode is being generated.

      Parameters:
        `methodNode` - the MethodNode to compile, or null to deactivate

    - #### public void setMethodVisitor(org.objectweb.asm.MethodVisitor methodVisitor)

      Sets the ASM MethodVisitor for the currently-active method or constructor. Called before each method body compilation to direct bytecode emission.

      Parameters:
        `methodVisitor` - the visitor for the current method, or null to deactivate

    - #### public boolean shouldOptimizeForInt()

      Returns true if the bytecode generator should emit optimized fast-path code for integer operations. Corresponds to the optimizeForInt configuration which is disabled when invokedynamic is enabled.

      Returns:
        true if integer-optimized fast-path code generation is enabled

    - #### public void switchToFastPath()

      Switches compilation to fast-path mode for specialized numeric handling. In fast-path mode, the compiler emits optimized bytecode for common operations on primitive integer types, bypassing dynamic method invocation overhead. Also resets line number tracking to allow proper debug attribute synchronization.

    - #### public void switchToSlowPath()

      Switches compilation to slow-path mode, reverting to general-purpose bytecode generation. Slow-path mode uses dynamic method dispatch for all operations, suitable when type information is insufficient for safe optimization or type specialization is not beneficial. Also resets line number tracking.

    - #### public void visitLineNumber(int lineNumber)

      Emits a line number bytecode directive if the provided line number differs from the currently-tracked line number and is positive (valid). Creates an ASM label at the current instruction position and records the line number mapping, enabling debuggers to correlate bytecode with source. Only emits if a MethodVisitor is currently active.

      Parameters:
        `lineNumber` - the source line number to emit; must be positive