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I.1  How Sheerpower Executes Your Code: From Source to Execution
In order to execute (run) your sheerpower code, a number of steps are taken:
  1. Your source code file is read line-by-line.
  2. Lines that begin with a percent-sign (%) are processed right away. These are called preprocessing directives. During this step:
    • Additional files, known as include files, are read line-by-line and merged into your code.
    • Macros are expanded, and blueprints are generated.
    • If you are deploying your code, deployment directives are also processed.
  3. Each line of source code is analyzed and compiled into byte-code. Any constant expressions are also folded into the byte-code. For example, 100*50 becomes 5000
  4. After compiling all source code into byte-code, a "back patcher" phase is run to:
    • Connect loops, calling routines, their start and end points, etc.
    • Verify all variables are used correctly, among other tasks.
  5. The byte-code is then executed by a "virtual machine."
  6. As it runs, the virtual machine uses a hinting system to understand your code and optimize it for better performance.
Note: A virtual machine (VM) is a software-based environment that simulates a physical computer, allowing programs to run independently of the underlying hardware. In Sheerpower, the VM interprets and executes byte-code, providing a layer that translates your code into machine actions. This setup ensures portability, stability, and efficient performance by managing resources and optimizing tasks as your code runs.
Summary: Sheerpower's execution process carefully prepares and optimizes your code, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency. From reading and merging include files to compiling and running byte-code, each step is designed to enhance your program's performance. The virtual machine's hinting system further fine-tunes execution, making Sheerpower ideal for applications requiring robust, efficient handling of complex logic. With a solid understanding of this process, you'll be better equipped to develop and optimize Sheerpower applications confidently.
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