Specializing Dynamic Language C Extensions Using Type Information
Offered By: ACM SIGPLAN via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a 16-minute conference talk from SOAP 2024 that delves into specializing dynamic language C extensions using type information. Learn about the challenges faced by C-based interpreters like CPython when dealing with C extension code, and discover a novel technique called 'typed methods' proposed by researchers from Northeastern University and Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf. Understand how this approach can significantly reduce call and return overhead in JIT compilers and interpreters, potentially improving performance for languages like Python. Gain insights into the implications of this technique for various language runtimes and static analysis tools. Examine the research findings, including the validation of the hypothesis that frequent calls to C extension code introduce unnecessary overhead. Consider the broader applications of this technique beyond PyPy and its potential impact on the field of language implementation.
Syllabus
[SOAP24] Dr Wenowdis: Specializing dynamic language C extensions using type information
Taught by
ACM SIGPLAN
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