importantSYS.SOURCE: LWN.net• 2026-08-10T11:34:40Z
Recent Advances in Tail-Call Optimization for C Programming Language
The article discusses the recent implementation of tail-call optimization in C compilers like GCC and Clang, highlighting its historical absence and recent practical applications for performance-critical systems. It emphasizes the significance of this feature for interpreters and system programming, noting its delayed adoption compared to other languages.
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