Sufficiently Smart Compiler
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The 'Sufficiently Smart Compiler' concept from the C2 wiki discusses the idea of a compiler being able to optimize code effectively, sparking a thoughtful discussion on the limits and potential of compiler technology.
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I always loved the minimalist theme of C2 content and it was my first wiki site to get me addicted. Slashdot was another.
> And slow.
Build faster GPUs.
> And expensive.
The more you buy the more you save.
> And prone to error.
Find ways to keep scaling laws bringing down the error.