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> Is it theoretically impossible to fit an interpreter for a dynamic programming language in the L1 cache of a modern chip? The APL, J and K languages are know
by chriswarbo 10y ago
> Is it theoretically impossible to fit an interpreter for a dynamic programming language in the L1 cache of a modern chip?
The APL, J and K languages are known for being very fast; I vaguely remember one reason being given that their programs are so terse and high-level, they're compact enough to fit in cache. Not sure if the interpreter would though.
- agumonkey 10y agoAlso, apl j k have low interpretation cost, so you're pushing the metal close to its limits.