The latest version of the LLVM 3.5 compiler infrastructure, version 3.5, is now available for download as it faces potential competition from the up-and-coming version 5 of the GCC (GNU Compiler ...

We looked last week at some of the things that can influence the speed of programming languages and how different approaches to running code can influence program performance. Some work described by ...

Big news on the compilation tool chain front: Version 2.5 of the open source Low Level Virtual Machine (LLVM) compiler infrastructure has been released. LLVM 2.5, which helps developers build ...

Azul supplies a number of Java runtimes, including Zing and Zulu (there is an embedded version of the latter). Azul’s latest offering is an updated version of Zing, that features Falcon, a new JIT ...

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Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

Dropbox's compiler for Python uses the LLVM to push the language closer to C/C++ speeds, but it's far from production-ready Fast development or fast execution, take your pick. Python programmers elect ...

Nvidia’s graphics processors are now supported open source compiler, LLVM. LLVM has a modular design which makes it possible to add support for programming languages and processor architectures. LLVM ...

Windows 10 security: 'So good, it can block zero-days without being patched' Systems running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update were shielded from two exploits even before Microsoft had issued patches ...

Azul Systems (Azul), the award-winning leader in Java runtime solutions, today announced the immediate availability of Zing 17.03, including its new "Falcon" Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler. The Falcon ...