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Methods for handling inlined functions using sample profiles

US8423980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2008
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/4443
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

While optimizing executable code, compilers traditionally make static determinations about whether or not to inline functions. Embodiments of the invention convert dynamic hardware-event sampling information into context-specific edge frequencies, which can be used to make inlining decisions for functions.

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