[vm/ffi] Exposes an iterable `Array.elements`

For the arrays of the Int/Uint/Float/Double types this has been
implemented straight in the ffi_patch.dart file and `elements` returns a
typed-data list view on the original data backing the array.

The Bool and Pointer arrays return helper classes from their `elements`
getter. These helper classes implement the `List` interface utilizing
the `operator []` implementation of the underlying arrays. This is also
implemented directly in the ffi_patch.dart file.

The `elements` getter for array arrays is rewritten in the CFE
(use_sites.dart) to instantiate a helper class to which the size of a
single element of the array is passed (this information is not available
in ffi_patch.dart, hence the rewrite in the CFE). The helper class
implements the `List` interface and performs some pointer arithmetic
with the provided element size to implement its methods.

The `elements` getters for struct and union arrays are also rewritten in
the CFE to instantiate a helper class to which a constructor tearoff for
instantiating the underlying struct/union type is passed. The helper
class also implements the `List` interface and uses the provided
constructor tearoff to create instantiated structs/unions of the
elements in the list.

Last, but not least, the `elements` getter for abi-specific integer
arrays is also rewritten in the CFI to instantiate a helper class to
which a closure is provided to load abi specific integers from the
underlying array data structure.

TEST=tests/ffi/array_compound_elements_test.dart
TEST=tests/ffi/array_primitive_elements_generated_test.dart
CoreLibraryReviewExempt: Dart VM only.
Bug: https://github.com/dart-lang/sdk/issues/45508
Change-Id: I211a42174057c39632c6a363d4e8e6fa8e94e801
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Reviewed-on: https://dart-review.googlesource.com/c/sdk/+/414821
Commit-Queue: Daco Harkes <dacoharkes@google.com>
Reviewed-by: Daco Harkes <dacoharkes@google.com>
Reviewed-by: Alexander Markov <alexmarkov@google.com>
Reviewed-by: Lasse Nielsen <lrn@google.com>
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README.md

Dart

An approachable, portable, and productive language for high-quality apps on any platform

Dart is:

  • Approachable: Develop with a strongly typed programming language that is consistent, concise, and offers modern language features like null safety and patterns.

  • Portable: Compile to ARM, x64, or RISC-V machine code for mobile, desktop, and backend. Compile to JavaScript or WebAssembly for the web.

  • Productive: Make changes iteratively: use hot reload to see the result instantly in your running app. Diagnose app issues using DevTools.

Dart's flexible compiler technology lets you run Dart code in different ways, depending on your target platform and goals:

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