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Exponential time complexity in the Swift type checker
One of the most annoying problems in Swift is when the compiler gives an 'Expression was too complex to be solved in a reasonable time' error. I look at why this error occurs, how to avoid it and talk about how this should be solved in a future compiler update.
- Points
- 133
- HN comments
- 46
- Submissions
- 1
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- 4 commenters
Software EngineeringProgramming Languages2016
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2016 | Exponential time complexity in the Swift type checker by adamnemecek | 133 | 46 |
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