Normalizing the Core Representation in Helium Compacting the representation to improve performance
Summary
This research started as an attempt to implement a heap recycling optimization in the Helium
compiler. In the process, we identified various obstacles, which turned out to be bigger than we
expected. While the end goal of this research was not achieved, we have brought formerly
uncharted territory into view. Based upon this knowledge, we present a solid base upon which
future investigation can continue in order to reach the goal of a heap recycling optimization in
Helium. We focussed on improving the core representation. Therefore we measured and report
the code generation improvements that we obtained with this work.