Feb 9 · 5 min read · Modern compilers don’t optimize code by guesswork.They optimize by proving facts about programs. Those facts are computed using Data Flow Analysis (DFA), the backbone of almost every serious compiler optimization. In this article, we’ll build data f...
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Aug 5, 2025 · 5 min read · When writing code, you naturally expect instructions to run one after the other in the exact order they appear. For example: x=1; y=2; You’d expect x = 1 to complete before y = 2 starts. But in reality, modern CPUs and compilers don’t always execute...
Join discussionApr 3, 2025 · 5 min read · Welcome back! This article is a continuation of my previous article, “Week 11 - Project Stage 2: Phase 1&2 (Create New Pass + Identify Cloned Function)”, where I created the custom GCC pass and implemented the cloned function logic. Upon reviewing th...
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Jun 23, 2024 · 23 min read · Introduction In the world of software development, compilers and transpilers are essential tools that allow developers to leverage new programming languages, optimize code, and ensure cross-platform compatibility. Despite their critical role, buildin...
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Mar 9, 2024 · 4 min read · for(int i = 25; i > 0; i--){ for(int j = 2147483647; j > 0; j--){ // this loop is supposed to busy wait } } I was supposed to implement scheduling and then test which scheduling was better; the one I had written (Pri...
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