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feat: Add runtime function overload resolution based on Type information
## Motivation Currently, CEL-C++ only supports Type-level function overload resolution during the type-checking phase, while runtime function dispatch is limited to Kind-level resolution. This limitation prevents runtime selection of the most appropriate function overload when dealing with complex type hierarchies or when type information is available but not fully determined during static analysis. As described in issue #1484, the FunctionRegistry cannot distinguish overloads differing only by container parameter types (e.g., `list<int>` vs `list<string>`) because the current implementation only compares `cel::Kind` rather than precise `cel::Type` information during function registration and dispatch. ## Objective Enable runtime function overload resolution based on precise Type information by propagating overload IDs from the type-checking phase to the runtime execution phase. This enhancement allows the runtime to make more informed decisions about which function overload to invoke, improving both correctness and performance in scenarios where multiple overloads are available. ## Implementation ### Core Changes 1. **Enhanced Function Interface** - Extended `Function::Invoke()` method signature to accept an optional `overload_id` parameter (`absl::Span<const std::string>`) with default empty value - Updated all function adapter classes (Nullary, Unary, Binary, Ternary, Quaternary) to propagate overload ID information - Modified `CelFunction` implementation to support the new interface 2. **FlatExpr Builder Integration** - Added `reference_map_` field to `FlatExprVisitor` to access type-checking reference information during expression compilation - Implemented `FindReference()` helper method to retrieve overload IDs associated with specific expressions - Updated `CreateFunctionStep()` and `CreateDirectFunctionStep()` calls to pass overload ID information from the reference map - Added default parameter values to maintain backward compatibility 3. **Function Step Enhancement** - Extended `AbstractFunctionStep` constructor to accept overload IDs with move semantics - Updated both eager (`EagerFunctionStep`) and lazy (`LazyFunctionStep`) function step implementations to store overload ID information - Modified direct execution steps (`DirectFunctionStepImpl`) to store and utilize overload ID information - Enhanced the `Invoke()` helper function to pass overload IDs to the underlying function implementation ### Technical Details - **Backward Compatibility**: All function creation methods provide default empty overload ID parameters, ensuring existing code continues to work without modification ## Benefits 1. **Enhanced Precision**: Runtime can select optimal function overloads based on complete type information rather than just value kinds 2. **Better Performance**: Reduced need for runtime type checks and fallback mechanisms when precise overload information is available 3. **Improved Extensibility**: Framework for future enhancements requiring type-aware runtime behavior 4. **Maintained Compatibility**: All existing functionality preserved while adding new capabilities 5. **Resolves Container Type Disambiguation**: Enables proper handling of function overloads that differ only in container element types, addressing the "empty container" problem described in the issue ## Testing This change maintains full API and ABI compatibility through default parameter values. All existing tests should continue to pass without modification, and new tests can be added to verify type-aware overload resolution behavior. Closes #1484
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eval/compiler/flat_expr_builder.cc

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@@ -515,6 +515,7 @@ class FlatExprVisitor : public cel::AstVisitor {
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resolved_select_expr_(nullptr),
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options_(options),
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program_optimizers_(std::move(program_optimizers)),
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reference_map_(reference_map),
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issue_collector_(issue_collector),
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program_builder_(program_builder),
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extension_context_(extension_context),
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suppressed_branches_.insert(expr);
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}
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const cel::ast_internal::Reference& FindReference(const cel::Expr* expr) const {
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auto it = reference_map_.find(expr->id());
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if (it == reference_map_.end()) {
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static const cel::ast_internal::Reference no_reference;
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return no_reference;
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}
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return it->second;
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}
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void AddResolvedFunctionStep(const cel::CallExpr* call_expr,
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const cel::Expr* expr,
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absl::string_view function) {
@@ -1684,12 +1694,14 @@ class FlatExprVisitor : public cel::AstVisitor {
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auto args = program_builder_.current()->ExtractRecursiveDependencies();
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SetRecursiveStep(CreateDirectLazyFunctionStep(
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expr->id(), *call_expr, std::move(args),
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std::move(lazy_overloads)),
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std::move(lazy_overloads),
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FindReference(expr).overload_id()),
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*depth + 1);
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return;
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}
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AddStep(CreateFunctionStep(*call_expr, expr->id(),
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std::move(lazy_overloads)));
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std::move(lazy_overloads),
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FindReference(expr).overload_id()));
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return;
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}
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auto args = program_builder_.current()->ExtractRecursiveDependencies();
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SetRecursiveStep(
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CreateDirectFunctionStep(expr->id(), *call_expr, std::move(args),
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std::move(overloads)),
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std::move(overloads),
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FindReference(expr).overload_id()),
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*recursion_depth + 1);
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return;
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}
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AddStep(CreateFunctionStep(*call_expr, expr->id(), std::move(overloads)));
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AddStep(CreateFunctionStep(*call_expr, expr->id(),
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std::move(overloads),
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FindReference(expr).overload_id()));
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}
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// Add a step to the program, taking ownership. If successful, returns the
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absl::flat_hash_set<const cel::Expr*> suppressed_branches_;
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const cel::Expr* resume_from_suppressed_branch_ = nullptr;
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std::vector<std::unique_ptr<ProgramOptimizer>> program_optimizers_;
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const absl::flat_hash_map<int64_t, cel::ast_internal::Reference>& reference_map_;
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IssueCollector& issue_collector_;
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ProgramBuilder& program_builder_;

eval/compiler/flat_expr_builder_test.cc

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absl::StatusOr<Value> Invoke(absl::Span<const Value> args,
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const google::protobuf::DescriptorPool* ABSL_NONNULL,
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google::protobuf::MessageFactory* ABSL_NONNULL,
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google::protobuf::Arena* ABSL_NONNULL) const override {
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google::protobuf::Arena* ABSL_NONNULL,
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absl::Span<const std::string> overload_id) const override {
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return cel::UnknownValue();
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}
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};

eval/eval/function_step.cc

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AbstractFunctionStep(const std::string& name, size_t num_arguments,
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int64_t expr_id)
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int64_t expr_id, std::vector<std::string>&& overload_id)
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: ExpressionStepBase(expr_id),
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name_(name),
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num_arguments_(num_arguments) {}
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num_arguments_(num_arguments),
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inline absl::StatusOr<Value> Invoke(
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const cel::FunctionOverloadReference& overload, int64_t expr_id,
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absl::Span<const cel::Value> args, ExecutionFrameBase& frame) {
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absl::Span<const cel::Value> args, ExecutionFrameBase& frame,
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absl::Span<const std::string> overload_id) {
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frame.message_factory(), frame.arena(),
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return Invoke(*matched_function, id(), input_args, *frame, overload_id_);
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: AbstractFunctionStep(name, num_args, expr_id),
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const std::string& name, size_t num_args, int64_t expr_id,
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std::vector<std::string>&& overload_id)
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eval/eval/function_step.h

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eval/public/cel_function.cc

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eval/public/cel_function.h

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runtime/activation_test.cc

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runtime/function.h

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runtime/function_adapter.h

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runtime/function_registry_test.cc

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