
The EYG Language with Peter Saxton
Software Unscripted
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String Encoding and Modularity in Programming
This chapter explores the complexities of string encoding and performance considerations in programming languages, focusing on different standards like UTF-8 and UTF-16. It also discusses the significance of modularity, type annotations, and dependency management while highlighting the role of opaque types and memoization in optimizing performance. Additionally, the discourse emphasizes the balance between compile-time and runtime performance and the impact of design decisions on code stability and upgradeability.
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