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X86 is particularly friendly to self modifying code, going so far as to require fewer fences and hints when code is modified. It’s generally easier to implement
by pizlonator 7y ago
X86 is particularly friendly to self modifying code, going so far as to require fewer fences and hints when code is modified. It’s generally easier to implement self- and cross-modifying code on x86 than other ISAs, like say arm.
(I manage a team thag writes self modifying code for a living.)
- Skunkleton 7y agoSounds interesting. What does your team do?
- saagarjha 7y agoAmong other things, just-in-time compilers for the WebKit JavaScript engine, JavaScriptCore.
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