Compilers often translate source code for a high-level language, such as C++, to object code for the current computer architecture, such as Intel x64. The object modules produced from multiple ...

To quote William Ting's earlier answer: "JavaScript will stay relevant as long as people use the internet." 1. So, JavaScript will be relevant forever. With the maturity and robustness of mobile ...

Java compilers take center stage in this second article in the JVM performance optimization series. Eva Andreasson introduces the different breeds of compiler and compares performance results from ...

Compilers are a bit like Florida election officials: They’re suddenly in the spotlight after years of relative anonymity. The reason for the attention is the arrival of fast and complex 64-bit ...

Qualifying a compiler is essential in today’s connected world. If a compiler isn't tailored for a specific use case, especially those that are safety-critical, the outcome will be less than optimal.

We don’t know what normal people argue about, but we know we spend a lot of time arguing about the best microcontroller, which editor is the best, and what language or compiler does the best job. The ...

Believe it or not, building a tiny compiler from scratch can be as fun as it is accessible. [James Smith] demonstrates by making a tiny compiler for an extremely simple programming language, and ...