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Explaining my fast 6502 code generator
To learn how optimizing compilers are made, I built one targeting the 6502 architecture . In a bizarre twist, my compiler generates faster code than GCC, LLVM, and every other compiler I compared it to.
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Software EngineeringGames & Graphics2023
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Explaining my fast 6502 code generator by pubby | 217 | 49 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Explaining my fast 6502 code generator (2023) by zdw | 111 | 20 |