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The Advantages of Fast Compiles |
Fast Compile and Program Start Advantages
Sheerpower's compiler has been benchmarked at over 500,000 lines per second while processing a full-featured business application on a modern laptop. The design goal of this fast compilation speed is to reduce developer wait times during the coding and testing cycle. This speed is achieved through a combination of advanced techniques, including bulk I/O for source files, a high-speed finite-state-machine tokenizer, and a custom internal memory manager.
Compile Time Tradeoffs
| Compile Time | Benefits | Tradeoffs |
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| 3 Seconds | Rapid feedback, encourages experimentation and creativity, improves focus and debugging efficiency. | None. Ideal for rapid development. |
| 30 Seconds | Still manageable for medium-to-large projects, encourages more thoughtful planning. | Minor disruption to flow, reduced iteration, some frustration with frequent recompiles. |
| 3 Minutes | Promotes batching of changes and better planning. | Major disruption to flow and context, discourages small iterations, cumulative time loss. |
| 10 Minutes | Encourages extreme planning and larger code commits. | Severe disruption to focus and productivity, discourages incremental debugging, wasted time erodes morale and quality. |
Summary
With compile speeds exceeding 500,000 lines per second, Sheerpower minimizes wait times and keeps development cycles fast. This enables rapid iteration, immediate testing, and smoother debugging without interrupting focus or flow.
- Reduces delays, supporting faster iteration and testing.
- Keeps developers in flow by minimizing interruptions.
- Encourages experimentation and frequent improvements.
- Speeds up debugging and shortens the time to resolve issues.
- Supports a more engaging and productive development experience.
Fast compiles mean more time spent coding and less time waiting — a practical advantage that strengthens both productivity and project momentum.
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