XLA can prune a constant branch before shapes spread
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TensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The new path prunes the unused side first.
Source confidenceNot assessed
What’s changing?
Constant-condition evaluation happens before the branch join, so an unreachable shape cannot influence the compiled output.
Key points
- TensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The new path prunes the unused side first.
What could change this view?
- Dynamic conditions and similar tf.where cases may remain; evidence is focused and no containing release is confirmed.
Bottom line
TensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The new path prunes the unused side first.
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Constant-condition evaluation happens before the branch join, so an unreachable shape cannot influence the compiled output.
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Dynamic conditions and similar tf.where cases may remain; evidence is focused and no containing release is confirmed.
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Original research record
Observed change: TensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The new path prunes the unused side first.
Mechanism: Constant-condition evaluation happens before the branch join, so an unreachable shape cannot influence the compiled output.
Uncertainty: Dynamic conditions and similar tf.where cases may remain; evidence is focused and no containing release is confirmed.
Next check: Test the tagged CPU, CUDA and TPU builds, including dynamic conditions.
Published
First published through Sites 07 Oct 2026, 18:40:42 SGT
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What changed
Recorded public historyTensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The…
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- XLA can prune a constant branch before shapes spread
TensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The new path prunes the unused side first.
First published by OTR: 7 Oct, 18:40 SGTPublished by OTR: 7 Oct 2026, 18:40 SGT
Why the view changed
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Evidence, memory & review 2 linked sources
Named assets or actors: TensorFlow, XLA, dynamic shapes
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OTR reasoning: Constant-condition evaluation happens before the branch join, so an unreachable shape cannot influence the compiled output.
Counterpoint: Dynamic conditions and similar tf.where cases may remain; evidence is focused and no containing release is confirmed.
Source-grounded facts (paraphrased)
- Time not supplied: TensorFlow could compile both sides of a constant If, letting an unused branch with a different shape widen a padded dynamic result. The new path prunes the unused side first. Source records: source-4-1, source-4-2
Source trail
- Upstream merged commit ↗GitHub upstream projectSource event dated 7 October 2026; exact source-page clock remains on the linked record.
- Upstream pull request ↗GitHub upstream projectSource event dated 7 October 2026; exact source-page clock remains on the linked record.
Review status: PASS WITH DISCLOSED LIMITS
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