Regarding the .so configuration: can you show other examples? I find this technique fascinating, as it combines speed, expressiveness and actually ease of use.

Regarding the .so configuration: can you show other examples? I find this technique fascinating, as it combines speed, expressiveness and actually ease of use. About the alternative heap implementation: can you point out who else has described this aggregated-heap data structure? I don't even know if it has any name, but sure as hell it is a good idea.