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[Memory] Document memory architecture and data flow

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
55/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Start by reading src/llama-memory.h/cpp and the recurrent and hybrid memory files to map the llama_memory_i interface, memory hierarchy, and batch-processing flow. Document the architecture, data flow, extension guidance, and testing requirements in docs/memory_architecture.md, docs/memory_interface.md, and docs/memory_testing.md, then add relevant comments to llama-memory.h.

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Summary

Create comprehensive documentation for the memory subsystem architecture.

Current State

  • Memory code exists but lacks architectural documentation
  • Interface in llama-memory.h has minimal comments
  • No high-level overview of how memory types interact

Documentation Needs

  1. Architecture Overview

    • llama_memory_i base interface design
    • Memory type hierarchy: KV cache, Recurrent, Hybrid, Hybrid-iSWA
    • When to use each memory type
  2. Data Flow Documentation

    • How llama_memory_context_i manages batch processing
    • State transitions during init_batch() -> next() -> apply()
    • Cross-memory synchronization in hybrid setups
  3. Developer Guide

    • How to add a new memory type
    • Implementing custom llama_memory_i subclass
    • Testing requirements for new memory types

Deliverables

  • docs/memory_architecture.md - High-level design
  • docs/memory_interface.md - API reference for llama_memory_i
  • docs/memory_testing.md - Testing guide for memory implementations
  • Inline code comments in llama-memory.h

Related Files

  • src/llama-memory.h/cpp
  • src/llama-memory-recurrent.h/cpp
  • src/llama-memory-hybrid.h/cpp
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