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# [Why I chose a bytecode VM instead of an AST walking interpreter](https://mathijs-frank.hashnode.dev/why-i-chose-a-bytecode-vm-instead-of-an-ast-walking-interpreter?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Why I chose a bytecode VM over an AST walking interpreter for the custom language in my programming game, and the tradeoffs it brings.

Jul 13 · 2 min read · mathijs-frank.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jul 23  
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