Talk:Factor (programming language): Difference between revisions

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Quote: "Factor was originally only interpreted, but it can now also be compiled. The compiler is written entirely in Factor, and it does not output standalone executables but rather merely a faster image."

So in other words....the compiler optimizes the code, which is still in Factor? Or am I missing something here? [[User:Bjelleklang|Bjelleklang]] - [[User_talk:Bjelleklang|talk]] <fontspan style="font-size:8px; color:red; font-face:arial">[[User:Bjelleklang/Tools|<span style="font-size:8px; color:red; font-face:arial">Bug Me</span>]]</fontspan> 23:59, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

:No, the compiler converts Factor into machine code (currently supporting PPC, x86, x86-64 and ARM), which is nevertheless stored in the image with non-compiled Factor code. Maybe the wording was unclear. <small>[[User:LittleDan|LittleDan]]</small>^{[[User talk:LittleDan|talk]]} 17:21, 8 August 2007 (UTC)