Self-modifying code: Difference between revisions

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<2> runtime code generation, or specialisation of an algorithm in runtime or loadtime (which is popular, for examplein the ___domain of real-time graphics).

<3> alter inlined state of an [[object|object (programming)|object]], simulating the high level construction of [[closures|Closure (programming)|closures]].

<4> patching of subrouting address calling, as done usually at load time of [[DLL|dynamic libraries|DLL]]. Wherther this is regarded 'self-modifying code' or not is a case or terminology.

Types <2>,<3> are proboably the kinds mostly used also in high-level languages, such as [[LISP]].