Higher Order Loop Optimization

When programming a computer, concerns eventually emerge about how efficiently the hardware and software assets are utilized in the execution of the program. It is through Optimization that such efficiencies are realized.

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Compiler Optimization

• http://www.compileroptimizations.com/
• The process of tuning the output of a compiler to minimize some attribute (or maximize the efficiency) of an executable program.
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiler_optimization

Optimization Themes

• Compiler optimization techniques have a number of themes which can be employed
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiler_optimization#Common_Themes

Loop Optimizations

• Most execution time of a scientific program is spent on loops. Thus a lot of compiler analysis and optimization techniques have been developed to make the execution of loops faster.
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compiler_optimization#Loop_optimizations
  • http://www.webreference.com/programming/optimize/speedup/chap10/3/

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Related:

• HigherOrderFunctions
• HigherOrderMessaging
• WellFactoredCodeLeadsToBetterOptimizations

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