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* Remove debug print statement from block_sparse_attn_triton.py and implement a timeout handler in autotuner for function execution. This enhances the robustness of the autotuner by allowing it to handle timeouts gracefully.

* Enhance the autotuner module by adding a timeout handler for function execution, improving robustness in handling long-running tasks. This change includes the introduction of a custom TimeoutException and updates to the run_with_timeout function for better signal management.

* Add merge shared memory allocations pass and related configurations

- Introduced a new pass for merging shared memory allocations in GPU kernels, allowing for more efficient memory usage.
- Registered configuration options for debugging and controlling the merging behavior.
- Updated relevant files to integrate the new pass into the TileLang engine and transform modules.
- Adjusted import paths and added documentation for the new functionality.

* Reduce num_stages parameter in GEMM functions from 3 to 1 for improved performance in test_tilelang_kernel_gemm.py

* [Refactor] Enhance makeGemmFragmentB to support transposition

* Updated the `makeGemmFragmentB` function to include a `transposed` parameter, allowing for flexible layout generation based on matrix transposition.
* Adjusted layout calculations for both transposed and non-transposed cases to ensure correct fragment generation.
* Modified the function signature in `layout.h` and updated all relevant calls in `gemm.cc` to accommodate the new parameter.
* Added a new `matmul_sr` function in the test suite to validate the behavior of the updated fragment generation with transposition support.

* [Refactor] Enhance makeGemmFragmentA and makeGemmFragmentB for transposition support

* Updated the `makeGemmFragmentA` and `makeGemmFragmentB` functions to include a `transposed` parameter, allowing for flexible layout generation based on matrix transposition.
* Adjusted layout calculations for both transposed and non-transposed cases to ensure correct fragment generation.
* Modified function signatures in `layout.h` and updated all relevant calls in `gemm.cc` to accommodate the new parameter.
* Added a new `matmul_rs` function in the test suite to validate the behavior of the updated fragment generation with transposition support.
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* Improve error messaging in layout equality checks

* Enhanced the error output in layout equality checks to provide clearer context by adding line breaks for better readability in the debug output.
* This change ensures that when layouts are structurally unequal, the current and previous layouts are displayed more distinctly, aiding in debugging.

* Add example for warp specialization with flash attention

* Introduced a new example script `example_warp_specialize_flashmla.py` demonstrating flash attention using warp specialization in TileLang.
* Implemented the `flashattn` function with shared memory allocation and memory barrier synchronization for improved performance.
* Added a reference program for validation against PyTorch's implementation, including profiling for latency and performance metrics.
* Removed the outdated `example_warp_specialize_mla.py` to streamline examples and focus on the new implementation.

* Add memory barrier functions to builtin.py

* Introduced `barrier_wait` and `barrier_arrive` functions for memory barrier synchronization.
* Enhanced documentation with detailed docstrings for both functions, clarifying their usage and parameters.
* The `barrier_wait` function serves as a wrapper for `mbarrier_wait_parity`, supporting parity values 0 and 1.
* Improved code organization and readability by adding blank lines for better separation of logical sections.

* Enhance code readability by adding blank lines in example_warp_specialize_flashmla.py and builtin.py

* Added blank lines to improve code organization and separation of logical sections in `example_warp_specialize_flashmla.py`.
* Included blank lines in `builtin.py` around the `wait_wgmma` and `barrier_wait` functions for better readability.

* [Refactor] Update barrier functions and add new example for GEMM with warp specialization

* Refactored memory barrier functions in `example_warp_specialize_flashmla.py` to use the new `barrier_wait` and `barrier_arrive` methods for improved clarity and consistency.
* Introduced a new example script `example_warp_specialize_gemm_copy_gemm_0_1.py` demonstrating matrix multiplication with warp specialization and shared memory allocation.
* Enhanced the `layout.cc` and `elem.cc` files to improve structural equality checks and error handling in copy operations.
* Updated `warpgroup.py` to refine thread ID calculations for better performance in warp specialization scenarios.
* Added new shuffle operations in `builtin.py` for enhanced functionality in parallel computations.

* lint fix

* Update loop variable checks in SIMT loop and buffer region validation

* Modified checks in `elem.cc` to ensure loop variable sizes are less than or equal to source and destination range sizes for better error handling.
* Adjusted assertions in `copy.py` to reflect the updated logic, allowing for more flexible region extent comparisons and improved error messaging.

* lint fix

* test fix

* [Refactor] Update KernelLaunch to clarify CPU and GPU kernel launch logic

* Added comments to distinguish between CPU and GPU kernel launch sections for better code readability.
* Changed the creation of empty blocks to use a consistent "root" identifier, enhancing clarity in frame management.

* [Refactor] Rename operations for consistency in lower_hopper_intrin and related files

* Updated function names from CamelCase to snake_case for better consistency across the codebase.
* Refactored calls to `CreateTMADescriptorOp`, `CreateListofMBarrierOp`, and similar functions to their new names: `create_tma_descriptor`, `create_list_of_mbarrier`, etc.
* Adjusted corresponding test cases to reflect these changes, ensuring compatibility with the new naming conventions.

* [Refactor] Rename operations to snake_case for consistency

* Updated function names from CamelCase to snake_case across various files, including `CreateTMADescriptorOp` to `create_tma_descriptor`, `GetMBarrierOp` to `get_mbarrier`, and others.
* Adjusted corresponding calls and definitions in the codebase to reflect these naming changes, ensuring uniformity and improved readability.
* Enhanced layout inference and loop partitioning logic to accommodate the new naming conventions.

* [Feature] Introduce Warp Specialization and Eliminate Storage Sync for MBarrier

* Added a new example `gemm_ws.py` demonstrating matrix multiplication with warp specialization using TileLang.
* Implemented `WarpSpecializeFrame` and `WarpSpecialize` functionality to manage warp group indices in TIR frames.
* Introduced `EliminateStorageSyncForMBarrier` transformation to optimize storage synchronization in mbarrier regions.
* Enhanced the TileLang API with new methods for retrieving block and thread extents.
* Updated the `LowerAndLegalize` and `OptimizeForTarget` functions to incorporate the new transformation.
* Improved layout inference and kernel launch logic for better performance and clarity.

* [Refactor] Clean up code formatting and improve readability

* Added blank lines for better separation of code blocks in `gemm_ws.py`, `phase.py`, `kernel.py`, and `warpgroup.py`.
* Reformatted the `tilelang.compile` call in `gemm_ws.py` for improved clarity.
* Updated comments in `warpgroup.py` to clarify the availability of the `WarpSpecialize` function for NVIDIA GPUs.
* Ensured consistent spacing and formatting across multiple files to enhance overall code readability.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update mbarrier functions for improved clarity and consistency

* Refactored `mbarrier_wait_parity` and `mbarrier_arrive` functions in `builtin.py` to accept explicit parameters for better readability.
* Updated calls in `gemm_ws.py` to use the new function signatures, enhancing code clarity.
* Adjusted `warpgroup.py` to remove unused thread extent variable, streamlining the code.
* Added detailed docstrings to clarify usage examples for memory barrier functions.

* Added blank lines in `mbarrier_wait_parity` and `mbarrier_arrive` functions in `builtin.py` for improved code readability and separation of logical sections.

* Fix typo

* bugfix

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[Enhancement] Simplify vectorization process in loop_vectorize.cc and add atomic add test (#436) (#439)

* Removed redundant simplification step in vectorization logic to streamline performance.
* Introduced a new test for atomic addition in TileLang, validating functionality with a reference implementation using PyTorch.

* [Enhancement] Update reduce operations to support clear option in sum and abs sum (#436)

* Modified reduce_sum and reduce_absmax functions to include a clear parameter, allowing for accumulation on existing values.
* Updated ReduceOp::Lower method to handle initialization and buffer duplication based on the clear flag for sum and abs sum operations.
* Added new tests for reduce_sum and reduce_max with clear functionality to ensure correctness in various scenarios.
* Enhanced documentation for reduce functions to clarify the behavior of the clear parameter.

* lint fix

* Update tensor type annotations in test_tilelang_transform_annotate_device_regions.py from Buffer to Tensor

* Update tensor type in reduce sum tests from float16 to float32 for improved precision

* [Refactor] Adjust layout inference calculations in Gemm and ParallelOp

* Updated block size calculation in Gemm to account for the range of thread bounds, improving accuracy in layout inference.
* Simplified layout conflict error messages in ParallelOp for better clarity, enhancing debugging experience.
* Removed redundant buffer checks in ParallelOp layout inference logic, streamlining the code.

* [Refactor] Clean up layout inference logic in Gemm and ParallelOp

* Removed unnecessary warning log in Gemm related to WGMMA conditions, streamlining the layout inference process.
* Commented out redundant checks in ParallelOp's layout inference, improving code clarity while maintaining functionality.
* Enhanced error messages in ParallelOp to provide clearer context for layout conflicts, aiding in debugging efforts.

* lint fix

* [Enhancement] Improve cumulative sum functionality and annotations handling

* Updated the `cumsum` function to include detailed documentation and error handling for dimension bounds.
* Modified the `run_cumsum` test to utilize a random tensor supply type for profiling, enhancing test robustness.
* Added annotations to the fused loop in `loop_fusion_utils.h`, ensuring proper metadata is preserved during loop fusion.

* lint fix

* Update submodule 'tvm' to latest commit f4a8f9b

* lint fix

* [Feature] Implement CumSum operation in TileLang

* Added CumSumOp class for cumulative sum operations, including argument validation and lowering logic.
* Introduced CumSum2D template for CUDA, supporting both forward and reverse cumulative sums.
* Created tests for CumSum functionality in shared memory and fragment contexts.
* Updated language interface to include cumsum operation, enhancing the reduction capabilities of TileLang.
* Refactored reduce.py to support cumsum functionality with appropriate memory allocation and copying mechanisms.

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* [Enhancement] Introduce thread range management in layout and operation handling

* Added `SetThreadRange` method to `FragmentNode` for managing thread ranges.
* Updated `LayoutNode::Inverse` to provide more informative error messages.
* Refactored layout inference and operation lowering to utilize `thread_bounds` instead of `block_size`, enhancing flexibility for thread management.
* Introduced new tests for tilelang operations to validate thread range functionality and ensure correctness in parallel execution scenarios.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Improve thread variable handling in layout inference and operation lowering

* Removed workaround for undefined thread_var in layout inference, ensuring proper handling of thread bounds.
* Updated logic to define thread bounds based on the presence of thread_var, enhancing robustness in thread management.
* Refactored thread_var initialization in lower_tile_op to maintain consistency across the codebase.

* [Refactor] Update thread variable handling in layout inference and operation lowering

* Refactored thread variable checks to ensure bounds are only accessed when defined, improving safety and clarity.
* Initialized thread_var with a default range to prevent undefined behavior.
* Updated logic in lower_tile_op to align with new thread variable handling, enhancing consistency across the codebase.

* Add bf16 support for AMD in quickstart example

* Reduced git diff

* Move bf16 vector definition into common.h

* Added unit tests for basic AMD bf16 matmul

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* [BugFix] Address should aligned with access size in tail split

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[Dynamic Symbolic] Add pass_config to customize vectorization and tail split
[Pytest Fix] Wrap tests in dynamic benchmark

* [Dynamic Symbolic] Add pass_config to customize vectorization and tail split

* Lint

* Only check for vectorized dimension. Add docs.

* Lint

* Update comment for cache directory in .gitignore

* Use CUTLASS convention to represent dynamic alignment. Fix bugs

* Add benchmark examples

* Add more benchmarks. Fix accumulate type bug.

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* Test Lint

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* Fix typo

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* Update legalize_safe_memory_access.cc

* Add cache path handling and file locking in Cython adapter

- Introduced a new cache path based on the code hash for the Cython JIT adapter, enhancing cache management.
- Added a lock file mechanism to ensure safe access during cache operations, improving concurrency handling.
- These changes aim to optimize the compilation process and prevent race conditions during library loading.

* lint fix

* refactor

* refactor

* Add GlobalCopyPatternDetector to identify global memory copy patterns

- Introduced a new class, GlobalCopyPatternDetector, to detect specific memory copy patterns in statements.
- Enhanced the PipelinePlanner to utilize this detector for determining copy stages based on global and local memory scopes.
- Improved code clarity and maintainability by encapsulating detection logic within the new class.

* Refactor copy stage detection logic in pipeline planning

- Simplified the determination of copy stages by directly assigning the result of GlobalCopyPatternDetector to pinfo.copy_stage.
- Removed redundant checks for read and write scopes, enhancing code clarity and maintainability.

* lint fix

* [Enhancement] Introduce logical operations `any_of` and `all_of` for buffer checks

- Added new logical operations `any_of` and `all_of` to the TileLang language interface, allowing users to check conditions across buffer elements.
- Implemented corresponding intrinsic calls for CUDA, enhancing the functionality of the TileLang framework.
- Updated the `allocate.py` to handle boolean types correctly in shared memory allocations.
- Introduced tests for the new logical operations to ensure correctness and performance.
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[Enhancement] Support pass config `disable_warp_specialize` to disable auto specialization on hopper (#357)

* [Enhancement] Add warp specialization configuration option and update related functionality

* [Add] Introduced a new pass configuration option `kDisableWarpSpecialized` to control warp specialization behavior.
* [Refactor] Updated `WarpSpecializedRewriter` and `WSCodeEmitter` to utilize the new configuration option, allowing for more flexible optimization strategies.
* [Update] Modified the optimization pipeline in `phase.py` to include pipeline planning when warp specialization is disabled, enhancing performance with async copy.
* [Documentation] Updated JIT compilation parameters to reflect the new configuration option for better clarity.

* lint fix

* [Add] Implement test for GEMM with warp specialization configuration

* Introduced a new test file `test_tilelang_pass_config_disable_warp_specialized.py` to validate the functionality of the warp specialization configuration option.
* Added a `run_gemm` function to execute matrix multiplication tests with and without warp specialization, ensuring correctness through profiling against reference results.
* Included a specific test case for GEMM with float16 data types, enhancing test coverage for the new configuration feature.

* [Refactor] Improve formatting in test_tilelang_pass_config_disable_warp_specialized.py

* Reformatted the `tilelang.compile` call in the `run_gemm` function for better readability by breaking it into multiple lines.
* Added a blank line for improved code structure and clarity in the `test_gemm_f16f16f16_nn` function.

* [Enhancement] Update GEMM examples and autotuner for improved performance

- Modified `example_gemm_intrinsics.py` to enhance matrix multiplication configurations, increasing warp sizes and adjusting data types for better performance.
- Updated the kernel compilation process to utilize the new `tilelang.compile` method and improved latency measurement with the profiler.
- Refactored `example_gemm.py` to include a new autotuning configuration and ensure consistency in latency checks against reference results.
- Adjusted tensor supply generation in `tilelang/utils/tensor.py` to use `torch.randn` for better randomness in tensor initialization.
- Enhanced the `JITContext` in `tilelang/autotuner/__init__.py` to replace the profiler with a kernel instance for performance measurement, improving the overall structure of the autotuner.

* bug fix

* fix

* [Enhancement] Update convolution tests and profiling assertions

- Added a random seed setting for reproducibility in convolution tests.
- Removed several redundant convolution test cases to streamline the testing process.
- Updated the assertion in the matrix multiplication profiling to include a maximum mismatched ratio for improved accuracy in results.
- Enabled the main testing function for better test execution.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update GEMM Fragment Layout and Improve Matrix Multiplication Functionality

- Adjusted the layout configuration in `gemm_layouts.cc` to correct the repetition parameters for warp and block layouts, enhancing the efficiency of the GEMM fragment generation.
- Refactored the `matmul_rs` function in `test_tilelang_test_amd.py` to improve readability by restructuring the function signature and ensuring consistent formatting.
- Updated the test execution call to run the new `test_gemm_rs_f16f32f32_nt` function, enhancing test coverage for the GEMM functionality.

* lint fix

* bugfix

* [Refactor] Clean up whitespace in CUDA-related files

- Removed unnecessary blank lines in `cuda.py`, `__init__.py`, and `cuda_driver.py` to improve code readability and maintainability.
- This change enhances the overall organization of the codebase without altering functionality.

* [Benchmark] Add FP8 Matrix Multiplication Benchmark Script

- Introduced a new benchmark script for FP8 matrix multiplication in `benchmark/matmul_fp8/benchmark_matmul.py`.
- The script includes functions for reference matrix multiplication, configuration generation for autotuning, and an autotuned kernel for performance measurement.
- Added command-line argument parsing for matrix dimensions and the option to enable BitBLAS roller for search space exploration.
- The benchmark computes and prints the best latency and performance metrics, enhancing the benchmarking capabilities for FP8 operations.

* lint fix

* Enhance variable creation by associating data types in IR and layout files, and introduce ExpandIndexDataType transformation

- Updated variable creation in `ir.cc`, `gemm_layouts.cc`, and `elem.cc` to include data types for better type safety.
- Added a new transformation `ExpandIndexDataType` to promote integer types to int64 where necessary, improving compatibility and performance.
- Integrated the new transformation into the optimization pipeline in `phase.py`.
- Documented the new transformation in `__init__.py` for clarity.

* lint fix

* Add configuration option for index bitwidth and remove ExpandIndexDataType transformation

- Introduced a new pass configuration option `kConfigIndexBitwidth` to allow customization of index bitwidth.
- Updated the optimization pipeline in `phase.py` to utilize the new configuration option instead of the removed `ExpandIndexDataType` transformation.
- Documented the new configuration option in the JIT compilation function's parameters for clarity.
- Removed the `ExpandIndexDataType` transformation implementation from the codebase to streamline the transformation process.

* lint fix

* Refactor index bitwidth configuration handling

- Updated the `ConfigIndexBitwidth` pass to only apply the bitwidth transformation if the configuration option is defined, preventing potential errors with undefined values.
- Changed the default value of `tl.config_index_bitwidth` in the JIT compilation function's parameters from 32 to None for better clarity and flexibility.

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[Enhancement] Add new matrix multiplication functions and tests for GEMM with transpose options (#331)

- Introduced `matmul_rs` function for flexible matrix multiplication with optional transposition.
- Added `run_gemm_rs` function to facilitate testing of the new matrix multiplication implementation.
- Expanded test coverage for GEMM with additional cases for transposition configurations.
- Corrected index usage in `gemm.h` to ensure proper matrix layout handling.

These changes enhance the GEMM functionality and improve testing capabilities for various matrix configurations.

* [Enhancement] Update GEMM and ROCm Integration

- Removed the restriction on transposing matrix B for CDNA in `gemm.cc`, allowing for more flexible matrix operations.
- Added a new debug header file `debug.h` for enhanced debugging capabilities in ROCm kernels.
- Updated `codegen_hip.cc` to include the new debug header and improved handling of float16 and bfloat16 types in vector element stores.
- Refactored `rt_mod_hip.cc` to return a ROCM module directly from `BuildTileLangHIPWithoutCompile`, enhancing the module creation process.
- Introduced a new ROCm utility in `rocm.py` for linking and managing ROCm paths, improving the build process for ROCm applications.
- Updated tests to reflect changes in GEMM configurations and ensure compatibility with the new features.

These changes enhance the flexibility and debugging capabilities of the GEMM operations and improve the integration with the ROCm backend.

* [Fix] Corrected syntax error in pyproject.toml and improved error message formatting in rocm.py

- Added missing quotation mark for "HSA" in the `select` section of `pyproject.toml`.
- Simplified the error message formatting in `get_rocm_arch` function of `rocm.py` for better readability and consistency.

* lint fix

* Update tilelang/jit/adapter/wrapper.py
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* [Feature] Implement ParallelLoopTransformer for enhanced loop analysis

- Introduced the ParallelLoopTransformer class to improve the handling of parallel loops in layout inference.
- Enhanced the analysis of loop variables and their extents, allowing for more accurate index range calculations.
- Added a BufferAccessCollector to gather buffer access information, ensuring correct index mapping and condition handling.
- Updated the LayoutInference pass to utilize the new transformer, improving overall performance and accuracy in loop transformations.

* test fix

* Fix typo in buffer variable documentation and enhance loop variable handling in layout inference. Added checks for related loop variables and improved condition handling for index mapping.

* Refactor loop variable handling in layout inference. Updated loop index variable from `i` to `j` for clarity and improved condition handling for index mapping by replacing `indices[i]` with `index` in predicate construction.

* [Refactor] Improve flash attention example and layout comparison logic

- Removed unnecessary annotation for `lse_local_split` in the flash attention example to streamline the code.
- Updated the handling of `lse_local_split` to utilize parallel processing for better performance.
- Refactored kernel compilation and profiling logic to enhance clarity and maintainability in the flash attention example.
- Added a condition in `FragmentNode::IsEqual` to handle broadcast cases, improving the robustness of layout comparisons.

* lint fix

* [Enhancement] Add support for shared memory scope in Fill operation

- Introduced handling for `shared.dyn` and `shared` memory scopes in the Fill operation.
- Implemented parallel operation and layout inference for improved performance in shared memory scenarios.
- Updated thread loop partitioning and vectorization logic to accommodate new memory scope handling.

* [Refactor] Remove deprecated decorator and enhance Cython kernel handling

- Removed the deprecated decorator from the main module and added a new implementation in the utils module for better organization.
- Introduced a pointer map in the Cython kernel adapter to manage pointer arguments, improving runtime shape resolution.
- Updated the Cython kernel wrapper to utilize the new pointer map for handling kernel arguments.
- Enhanced error checking in the tensor utility functions to ensure static shapes are enforced.
- Added a new proxy module for buffer and tensor handling, streamlining the interface for TIR programs.

* [Feature] Add matrix multiplication test and kernel implementation

- Introduced a new test file `test_tilelang_language_ptr.py` that implements a matrix multiplication function using TileLang's primitives.
- The `matmul_test` function defines a kernel for performing tile-level GEMM operations with customizable block sizes and data types.
- Added a `run_matmul` function to compile and execute the kernel, along with a test function to validate the implementation.
- Updated the `proxy.py` file to enhance type handling for buffer and tensor proxies, ensuring compatibility with TIR programs.
- Minor formatting improvements in `deprecated.py` for better readability.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update tensor creation in matrix multiplication test

- Replaced `T.Tensor.from_ptr` with `T.make_tensor` in `matmul_test` for improved clarity and consistency.
- Updated imports in `__init__.py` to include `make_tensor`.
- Added `make_tensor` function in `proxy.py` to streamline tensor creation from pointers.

* [Refactor] Update tensor definitions across multiple files

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with updated tensor definitions in various benchmark and example files to enhance consistency and clarity.
- Adjusted tensor shapes and types in functions related to matrix multiplication, attention mechanisms, and other operations.
- Improved documentation in README and example files to reflect changes in tensor usage.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update tensor types in attention and matrix multiplication examples

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.SharedTensor` and `T.FragmentTensor` in various attention and matrix multiplication functions to improve consistency and clarity.
- Adjusted tensor definitions in benchmark and example files to align with the new tensor types.
- Enhanced the overall structure and readability of the code by standardizing tensor usage across multiple files.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update tensor types in GEMM example and test files

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.LocalTensor` and `T.Buffer` in the GEMM example and related test functions to improve consistency and clarity.
- Enhanced the overall structure of the code by standardizing tensor usage across multiple files, aligning with recent updates in tensor definitions.

* [Refactor] Update tensor usage in customize.py

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.Buffer` in the `reshape` and `view` functions to enhance consistency with recent tensor definitions.
- Improved code clarity by standardizing buffer usage across the file.

* [Refactor] Update tensor types in test_tilelang_transform_annotate_device_regions.py

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.Buffer` in the `before` and `expected` methods of the `TestAnnotateThreadExtent` and `TestAnnotateDeviceScope` classes to enhance consistency with recent tensor definitions.
- Improved code clarity by standardizing buffer usage across the test file.

* [Refactor] Update tensor types to SharedBuffer and FragmentBuffer

- Replaced instances of `T.SharedTensor` and `T.FragmentTensor` with `T.SharedBuffer` and `T.FragmentBuffer` across multiple benchmark, example, and test files to enhance consistency with recent tensor definitions.
- Improved code clarity and structure by standardizing buffer usage in attention and matrix multiplication functions.

* [Refactor] Introduce Tensor alias for Buffer in proxy.py

- Added a new alias `Tensor` for `Buffer` in `proxy.py` to facilitate JIT compilation, ensuring that inputs and outputs are mapped with `torch.Tensor`.
- This change enhances clarity and consistency in tensor usage across the codebase.

* [Refactor] Revamp cache management and enhance documentation in env.py and proxy.py

- Replaced global cache functions with a CacheState class to improve encapsulation and management of kernel caching.
- Updated the `from_ptr` method in BufferProxy and BaseTensorProxy classes to include detailed docstrings for better clarity on parameters and return values.
- Enhanced class docstrings across various proxy classes to provide clearer descriptions of their purpose and functionality, improving overall code documentation.

* [Refactor] Update imports in __init__.py for tir compatibility

- Added imports for `prim_func` and `tir.op` to enhance compatibility with the upstream tir script.
- Marked imports with `# noqa: F401` to suppress linting warnings for unused imports, indicating future removal once compatibility is achieved.

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* [Refactor] Update imports in tir.ir.py for improved compatibility

- Removed unused import of `PrimExpr` from `tvm.script.ir_builder.tir` and replaced it with the correct import from `tvm.tir`.
- Added import for `tir.ir` in `__init__.py` to enhance module accessibility and maintain compatibility with upstream changes.

* [Refactor] Update function calls in tir.ir.py to return values

- Modified the `serial`, `parallel`, `vectorized`, `unroll`, `thread_binding`, and `grid` functions to return the results of their respective calls to `_ir` methods, enhancing clarity and ensuring proper value propagation.

* bugfix

* [Enhancement] Add support for uint16 data type in TLCUDASourceWrapper

- Introduced the "uint16" mapping to the type dictionary in the TLCUDASourceWrapper class, expanding the range of supported data types for CUDA operations.

* bugfix

* [Update] Sync subproject commit and modify CUDA atomic add functions

- Updated the subproject commit for TVM to edd35139a0481e9359aa269e3e50450b95ba2f5a.
- Commented out the CUDA capability check in the example convolution script to prevent execution errors.
- Refactored atomic add functions for BFLOAT16 in common.h to include a conditional compilation directive for improved compatibility with CUDA architectures.

* [Refactor] Improve flash attention example and layout comparison logic

- Removed unnecessary annotation for `lse_local_split` in the flash attention example to streamline the code.
- Updated the handling of `lse_local_split` to utilize parallel processing for better performance.
- Refactored kernel compilation and profiling logic to enhance clarity and maintainability in the flash attention example.
- Added a condition in `FragmentNode::IsEqual` to handle broadcast cases, improving the robustness of layout comparisons.

* lint fix

* [Enhancement] Add support for shared memory scope in Fill operation

- Introduced handling for `shared.dyn` and `shared` memory scopes in the Fill operation.
- Implemented parallel operation and layout inference for improved performance in shared memory scenarios.
- Updated thread loop partitioning and vectorization logic to accommodate new memory scope handling.

* [Refactor] Remove deprecated decorator and enhance Cython kernel handling

- Removed the deprecated decorator from the main module and added a new implementation in the utils module for better organization.
- Introduced a pointer map in the Cython kernel adapter to manage pointer arguments, improving runtime shape resolution.
- Updated the Cython kernel wrapper to utilize the new pointer map for handling kernel arguments.
- Enhanced error checking in the tensor utility functions to ensure static shapes are enforced.
- Added a new proxy module for buffer and tensor handling, streamlining the interface for TIR programs.

* [Feature] Add matrix multiplication test and kernel implementation

- Introduced a new test file `test_tilelang_language_ptr.py` that implements a matrix multiplication function using TileLang's primitives.
- The `matmul_test` function defines a kernel for performing tile-level GEMM operations with customizable block sizes and data types.
- Added a `run_matmul` function to compile and execute the kernel, along with a test function to validate the implementation.
- Updated the `proxy.py` file to enhance type handling for buffer and tensor proxies, ensuring compatibility with TIR programs.
- Minor formatting improvements in `deprecated.py` for better readability.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update tensor creation in matrix multiplication test

- Replaced `T.Tensor.from_ptr` with `T.make_tensor` in `matmul_test` for improved clarity and consistency.
- Updated imports in `__init__.py` to include `make_tensor`.
- Added `make_tensor` function in `proxy.py` to streamline tensor creation from pointers.

* [Refactor] Update tensor definitions across multiple files

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with updated tensor definitions in various benchmark and example files to enhance consistency and clarity.
- Adjusted tensor shapes and types in functions related to matrix multiplication, attention mechanisms, and other operations.
- Improved documentation in README and example files to reflect changes in tensor usage.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update tensor types in attention and matrix multiplication examples

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.SharedTensor` and `T.FragmentTensor` in various attention and matrix multiplication functions to improve consistency and clarity.
- Adjusted tensor definitions in benchmark and example files to align with the new tensor types.
- Enhanced the overall structure and readability of the code by standardizing tensor usage across multiple files.

* lint fix

* [Refactor] Update tensor types in GEMM example and test files

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.LocalTensor` and `T.Buffer` in the GEMM example and related test functions to improve consistency and clarity.
- Enhanced the overall structure of the code by standardizing tensor usage across multiple files, aligning with recent updates in tensor definitions.

* [Refactor] Update tensor usage in customize.py

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.Buffer` in the `reshape` and `view` functions to enhance consistency with recent tensor definitions.
- Improved code clarity by standardizing buffer usage across the file.

* [Refactor] Update tensor types in test_tilelang_transform_annotate_device_regions.py

- Replaced instances of `T.Tensor` with `T.Buffer` in the `before` and `expected` methods of the `TestAnnotateThreadExtent` and `TestAnnotateDeviceScope` classes to enhance consistency with recent tensor definitions.
- Improved code clarity by standardizing buffer usage across the test file.

* [Refactor] Update tensor types to SharedBuffer and FragmentBuffer

- Replaced instances of `T.SharedTensor` and `T.FragmentTensor` with `T.SharedBuffer` and `T.FragmentBuffer` across multiple benchmark, example, and test files to enhance consistency with recent tensor definitions.
- Improved code clarity and structure by standardizing buffer usage in attention and matrix multiplication functions.

* [Refactor] Introduce Tensor alias for Buffer in proxy.py

- Added a new alias `Tensor` for `Buffer` in `proxy.py` to facilitate JIT compilation, ensuring that inputs and outputs are mapped with `torch.Tensor`.
- This change enhances clarity and consistency in tensor usage across the codebase.

* add autotune to example_gemm.py

* format init.py

* [Refactor] Improve flash attention example and layout comparison logic

- Removed unnecessary annotation for `lse_local_split` in the flash attention example to streamline the code.
- Updated the handling of `lse_local_split` to utilize parallel processing for better performance.
- Refactored kernel compilation and profiling logic to enhance clarity and maintainability in the flash attention example.
- Added a condition in `FragmentNode::IsEqual` to handle broadcast cases, improving the robustness of layout comparisons.

* lint fix

* [Enhancement] Add support for shared memory scope in Fill operation

- Introduced handling for `shared.dyn` and `shared` memory scopes in the Fill operation.
- Implemented parallel operation and layout inference for improved performance in shared memory scenarios.
- Updated thread loop partitioning and vectorization logic to accommodate new memory scope handling.

* [Refactor] Remove deprecated decorator and enhance Cython kernel handling

- Removed the deprecated decorator from the main module and added a new implementation in the utils module for better organization.
- Introduced a pointer map in the Cython kernel adapter to manage pointer arguments, improving runtime shape resolution.
- Updated the Cython kernel wrapper to utilize the new pointer map for handling kernel arguments.
- Enhanced error checking in the tensor utility functions to ensure static shapes are enforced.
- Added a new proxy module for buffer and tensor handling, streamlining the interface for TIR programs.

* [Feature] Add matrix multiplication test and kernel implementation

- Introduced a new test file `test_tilelang_language_ptr.py` that implements a matrix multiplication function using TileLang's primitives.
- The `matmul_test` function defines a kernel for performing tile-level GEMM operations with customizable block sizes and data types.
- Added a `run_matmul` function to compile and execute the kernel, along with a test function to validate the implementation.
- Updated the `proxy.py` file to enhance type handling for buffer and tensor proxies, ensuring compatibility with TIR programs.
- Minor formatting improvements in `deprecated.py` for better readability.

* lint fix

* Fix indentation in JIT adapter wrapper to ensure consistent formatting of return statement in generated C code.

* Enhance Fill Operation in TileLang

- Updated the Fill constructor to support BufferLoad instances, adding checks for ramp indices and ensuring only stride 1 ramps are processed.
- Introduced a region array to manage the bounds of the fill operation, improving error checking for static regions.
- Modified the MakeSIMTLoop method to utilize the new region array for loop variable bounds, enhancing flexibility in kernel generation.
- Updated the fill and clear functions in fill.py to accept both tir.Buffer and tir.BufferRegion types, improving usability and type handling.

* Refactor Fill Operation and Improve Readability

- Simplified the Fill constructor by enhancing the handling of BufferLoad instances and ensuring proper checks for ramp indices.
- Improved error messages for region size checks to enhance clarity.
- Cleaned up formatting in the Fill method for better readability.
- Added a blank line in the matmul function test to improve code organization.
- Introduced a blank line in the fill function to enhance readability in fill.py.

* Add matrix multiplication functionality and test in TileLang

- Introduced a new test file `test_tilelang_language_clear.py` that implements a matrix multiplication function using TileLang's primitives.
- The `matmul` function defines a kernel for performing tile-level GEMM operations with customizable block sizes and data types.
- Added a `run_matmul` function to compile and execute the kernel, along with a test function to validate the implementation.
- Updated the `__init__.py` in the utils module to include `map_torch_type`, enhancing type handling for tensor operations.

* lint fix

* [Enhancement] Introduce caching control and frame management in TileLang

- Added cache control functions (`enable_cache`, `disable_cache`, `is_cache_enabled`) in `env.py` to manage kernel caching behavior.
- Updated `kernel_cache.py` to utilize the cache state, preventing unnecessary kernel compilation when caching is disabled.
- Introduced a new `frame.py` module to manage LetFrame instances, including a stack for variable-value mapping and enhanced frame management.
- Updated imports in various modules to accommodate new caching and frame functionalities, improving overall organization and clarity.

* [Refactor] Clean up and enhance caching and frame management in TileLang

- Added spacing for improved readability in `env.py` and `frame.py`.
- Refactored `LetFrame` class to enhance clarity in buffer region assignment.
- Ensured consistent formatting and organization across caching control and frame management functions.

* [Feature] Add matrix multiplication functionality in TileLang

- Introduced a new test file `test_tilelang_language_alias.py` that implements a matrix multiplication function using TileLang's primitives.
- The `matmul` function defines a kernel for performing tile-level GEMM operations, with support for customizable block sizes and data types.
- Added a `run_matmul` function to compile and execute the kernel, along with a test function to validate the implementation.
- Updated `gemm.py` to allow `tir.Buffer` or `tir.Var` as valid argument types for the `gemm` function, enhancing flexibility in argument handling.

* [Refactor] Improve formatting and readability in test_tilelang_language_alias.py

- Adjusted spacing and alignment in the `matmul` and `run_matmul` functions for better readability.
- Cleaned up unnecessary blank lines and ensured consistent formatting throughout the file.
- Enhanced overall code clarity without altering functionality.

* Add GPU kernel for 2D continuous cumulative sum in TileLang example

- Introduced a new example script `example_tilelang_cumsum.py` that generates a GPU kernel for 2D continuous cumulative sum.
- Implemented functions to handle kernel configuration, memory allocation, and inclusive scan operations.
- Added a main execution block to demonstrate the kernel's functionality using PyTorch for tensor operations.
- Enhanced the example with error handling for power-of-two configurations and validation of results against PyTorch's built-in cumulative sum function.

* Refactor TileLang examples and enhance kernel compilation

- Updated `example_tilelang_cumsum.py` to improve GPU kernel generation for 2D continuous cumulative sum, including better parameter handling and error checking.
- Refactored `example_mha_bwd.py` to enhance kernel compilation readability and maintainability.
- Modified `kernel_cache.py` to prevent saving kernels to disk when using the DLPack backend, ensuring proper cache management.
- Added `get_block_bindings` function to `kernel.py` for improved access to block bindings in kernel launch frames.
- Cleaned up import statements in `__init__.py` for better organization and clarity.

* Enhance GPU kernel for 2D continuous cumulative sum in TileLang example

- Added additional spacing for improved readability in `example_tilelang_cumsum.py`.
- Refined kernel structure to enhance clarity and maintainability during GPU kernel generation for cumulative sum operations.

* Refactor CUDA post-processing callback registration in TileLang

- Introduced a new decorator `register_cuda_postproc_callback` for registering CUDA post-processing functions, enhancing usability and flexibility.
- Updated existing callback implementations to utilize the new decorator, improving code clarity and maintainability.
- Added debug prints to the CUDA code generation process for better traceability during development.
- Refactored the `OptimizeForTarget` function to streamline conditional statement handling in the pipeline transformation.
- Cleaned up the `inject_pipeline.cc` file by removing redundant code related to statement grouping and condition handling.

* lint fix

* Enhance BlockSparse GEMM Example with Autotuning and Configurable Parameters

- Added argument parsing to allow dynamic configuration of matrix dimensions and sparsity ratio.
- Implemented a function to generate various kernel configurations for autotuning.
- Refactored the main execution block to support both autotuned and default configurations.
- Improved the block mask generation to accommodate specified sparsity levels.
- Updated the kernel compilation process to utilize the new configurations and ensure accurate results verification.

* [Enhancement] Add matrix multiplication functions for integer and float variables in Cython JIT

- Introduced `matmul_int_variable` and `matmul_float_variable` functions to support matrix multiplication with dynamic shapes and additional parameters.
- Implemented corresponding `run_matmul_int_variable` and `run_matmul_float_variable` functions for testing.
- Updated test cases to validate the new matrix multiplication implementations.
- Enhanced error handling in library initialization and compilation processes across various modules.
- Improved dynamic memory handling in CUDA kernel initialization to provide better error reporting.

* lint fix

* optimize

* Support var defiine

* lint fix

* Update TVM submodule and add alloc_variable function to allocate local variables in TileLang

- Updated the TVM submodule to the latest commit.
- Introduced `alloc_variable` function in `allocate.py` to support local variable allocation with specified data types and scopes.

* lint fix

* Refactor variable allocation functions for consistency

- Renamed `alloc_variable` to `alloc_var` across multiple files for improved consistency.
- Updated corresponding test functions to reflect the new naming convention.
- Adjusted imports in `__init__.py` to align with the changes.

* add autotune to example_gemm.py

* add autotune to example_gemm.py

* add autotune to example_gemm.py

* add autotune to example_gemm.py

* [Enhancement] Add matrix multiplication functions for integer and float variables in Cython JIT

- Introduced `matmul_int_variable` and `matmul_float_variable` functions to support matrix multiplication with dynamic shapes and additional parameters.
- Implemented corresponding `run_matmul_int_variable` and `run_matmul_float_variable` functions for testing.
- Updated test cases to validate the new matrix multiplication implementations.
- Enhanced error handling in library initialization and compilation processes across various modules.
- Improved dynamic memory handling in CUDA kernel initialization to provide better error reporting.

* lint fix

* optimize

* remove llvm build

* [Refactor] Update kernel compilation and profiling in examples

- Replaced `tilelang.lower` with `tilelang.compile` in multiple example scripts to streamline kernel compilation.
- Updated profiling calls to utilize the new `get_profiler` method, enhancing performance measurement consistency.
- Adjusted assertions and benchmarking methods to align with the new profiling structure across various examples, ensuring correctness and clarity in performance evaluations.

* lint fix

* License Update

* [Refactor] Improve code formatting and documentation in CUDA header and HIP runtime files

- Adjusted formatting in `cuda.h` for better readability, including alignment of comments and struct fields.
- Cleaned up whitespace and improved comment clarity in `rt_mod_hip.cc` to enhance code maintainability.

* [Refactor] Enhance formatting and clarity in CUDA header and HIP runtime files

- Improved comment alignment and readability in `cuda.h`.
- Cleaned up whitespace and formatting in `rt_mod_hip.cc` to enhance maintainability.

* lint fix

* lint fix

* lint fix

* lint fix

* fix

* License update

* [Enhancement] Update JITKernel to use artifact for kernel source

- Assigned the generated artifact to `self.artifact` for better management.
- Updated kernel source references to use `artifact.kernel_source` for consistency in execution backend handling.

* lint fix

* Add @tilelang.testing.requires_llvm decorator to vectorization tests

* Enhance setup.py and env.py for library management

- Added functionality to remove original files after copying in CMakeBuild.
- Updated TVM_LIBRARY_PATH in env.py to include the PyPI build library path for better integration.

* Refactor TVM_LIBRARY_PATH assignment for improved readability in env.py

* Refactor CMakeBuild file handling in setup.py

- Added a check to ensure the target library directory exists before copying .so files.
- Improved the logic for creating the target directory and copying files to enhance robustness.

* bugfix

* Rename BuildTLDebug to BuildTileLangCUDAWithoutCompile and update registration. Add @tilelang.testing.requires_llvm decorator to multiple tests for LLVM requirement.

* lint fix

* Enhance TileLang code generation by adding support for device code generation without compilation. Updated `host_codegen` and `device_codegen` functions to include new transformations and registration for `tilelang_hip_without_compile`. Refactored JIT kernel adapters to accommodate host and device modules, improving overall integration and flexibility.

* lint fix

* Add support for C target in device code generation

- Updated `device_codegen_without_compile` to include handling for the C target by registering the `tilelang_cpp` function.

* [Enhancement] Implement auto-clear cache feature based on environment variable

* Added TILELANG_CLEAR_CACHE environment variable to control cache clearing.
* Updated CI workflow to set TILELANG_CLEAR_CACHE during testing.
* Modified cache initialization to clear cache if TILELANG_CLEAR_CACHE is set to true.

* [Refactor] Update kernel invocation and import paths in tests and cache

* Changed kernel invocation in `test_tilelang_kernel_dequantize_gemm.py` to return the result.
* Updated import statements in `test_tilelang_kernel_int4_gemm_mma.py` to use `bitblas` instead of `tilelang`.
* Refactored paths for artifact and parameters in `kernel_cache.py` for better maintainability.

* [Refactor] Clean up whitespace and improve code formatting in kernel_cache.py

* Removed unnecessary blank lines and adjusted spacing for better readability in the KernelCache class.
* Enhanced overall code formatting to align with project standards.

* [Enhancement] Add bfloat16 test case and improve kernel caching logic

* Introduced a new test case for bfloat16 matrix multiplication in `test_tilelang_kernel_gemm_mma_intrinsic.py`.
* Updated `KernelCache` to handle multiple kernel source files and improve error handling during saving and loading.
* Refactored `JITKernel` to support instantiation from a database, enhancing flexibility in kernel management.
* Adjusted `CtypesKernelAdapter` and `CythonKernelAdapter` to utilize the new kernel loading mechanism from the database.
* Improved code formatting and readability across several files.

* lint fix

* Update bfloat16 matrix multiplication test case to use larger dimensions for improved coverage

* [Dev] Add database mechanism to cache

* [Dev] Fix database cache and test for it

* [Dev] Refactor env.py to use TILELANG_CACHE_DIR and remove extra comment.

* [Refactor] Improve code formatting and readability in multiple files

* [Enhancement] Add execution backend options and improve kernel adapter initialization

* [Refactor] Rename cached function to cached_kernel and update related references

* [Enhancement] Enable target and target_host parameters in kernel loading and improve gemm test case

* [Enhancement] Update kernel compilation to specify execution backend as "cython"

* [Refactor] Rename cached_kernel to cached and update references in the codebase

* [Enhancement] Un-comment and add test cases for matrix multiplication correctness; improve kernel caching logic and remove redundant code

* [Refactor] Clean up code formatting and improve readability in cache and adapter modules

* [Refactor] Remove unused imports

* [Refactor] Update cached function signature to use PrimFunc and Optional types for improved type safety

* [Refactor] Update cached function calls to use PrimFunc and improve parameter handling

* [Refactor] Clean up import statements and improve code formatting in cache and kernel test files

* Update tilelang/jit/kernel.py

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Co-authored-by: Lei Wang <34334180+LeiWang1999@users.noreply.github.com>

* [Typo] Fix formatting in installation instructions in README.md

* [Enhancement] Improve CUDA path detection and update configuration handling

* fix typo

* remove IS_WINDOWS constant

* lint fix

* Improve error messages for CUDA detection failure

* lint fix

* lint fix

* Fix .gitignore to correctly include venv directory

* [Doc] Add instructions for installing nightly version of TileLang

* update installation instructions

* update install instruction

* fix bug of mismatching dtype in testing and set the default value of check_dtype in torch_assert_close to true

* lint fix

* fix bug

* use map_torch_type

* [Feature] Add reduce_max functionality and corresponding tests

* Introduced a new test file for the reduce_max operation in the tilelang language module.
* Implemented the reduce_max functionality using T.prim_func, including local memory allocation and result copying.
* Added tests for various input sizes and data types to ensure correctness of the reduce_max implementation.
* Enhanced profiling assertions to validate the output against reference implementations.

* Fix whitespace issues in reduce_max test file for improved readability

* [Refactor] Update DebugOutput methods to return strings instead of void

* Modified DebugOutput methods in LayoutNode, FragmentNode, and SwizzledLayoutNode to return std::string instead of void, enhancing usability for logging and debugging.
* Updated corresponding header files to reflect the new return types.
* Improved layout inference error messages by incorporating DebugOutput for better clarity in layout conflicts.

* lint fix

* Fix typo in matmul function: changed loop from T.Parallel to T.grid for correct parallel execution in webgpu code generation tests.

* [Enhancement] Improve layout inference conflict handling in ParallelOp

* Updated the layout inference logic in ParallelOp to better handle conflicts for local.fragment buffers.
* Added checks to ensure that layout conflicts are reported only when both source and destination buffers are defined, improving clarity in error messages.
* Enhanced the overall robustness of the layout inference process by addressing specific cases where conflicts may arise.

* [Feature] Add IsEqual methods for layout comparison

* Introduced IsEqual methods in LayoutNode, FragmentNode, and SwizzledLayoutNode to facilitate structural equality checks, allowing for optional index comparison.
* Enhanced layout inference logic in Copy and ParallelOp to utilize the new IsEqual methods for better conflict detection in local.fragment layouts.
* Improved error messages for layout conflicts to provide clearer guidance on potential issues.houm

* [Refactor] Update profiler usage in benchmark_nsa_fwd.py and improve layout inference in elem.cc and parallel.cc

* Modified the profiler call in benchmark_nsa_fwd.py to streamline latency measurement.
* Updated layout inference logic in elem.cc and parallel.cc to use const pointers for FragmentNode, enhancing type safety and clarity.
* Improved error messages in layout conflict checks to provide better guidance on potential issues.

* [Refactor] Clean up pointer formatting in layout inference files

* Standardized pointer formatting for FragmentNode in elem.cc and parallel.cc to improve code readability.
* Minor adjustments to error message formatting in layout conflict checks for better clarity.

* [Feature] Add reduce_max functionality and corresponding tests

* Introduced a new test file for the reduce_max operation in the tilelang language module.
* Implemented the reduce_max functionality using T.prim_func, including local memory allocation and result copying.
* Added tests for various input sizes and data types to ensure correctness of the reduce_max implementation.
* Enhanced profiling assertions to validate the output against reference implementations.

* Fix whitespace issues in reduce_max test file for improved readability