Optimising compilers are there so that you can be a better programmer
Read OriginalThe article argues that optimizing compilers exist to let programmers follow best practices and write clean, maintainable code without worrying about performance penalties. It uses examples like function inlining, strength reduction (e.g., shifts for multiplication), and constant propagation to show how compilers handle optimizations that would be tedious or harmful to do manually. It concludes that while compilers are powerful, they don't eliminate the need for programmers to think about algorithm design and performance.
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