We've already covered basic field alignment and explored how inheritance layers data atop one another. By now you might think we have uncovered every trap. But not so fast! This topic has a...
Even though we write code every day, we often view the compiler as a "black box." Today, let's explore how a compiler actually works, discuss its lifecycle, and see where trees come into...
It seems like we've already revealed the secret of alignment and defeated an invisible enemy—unaligned access. Memory is under control, but performance still whispers, "Don't forget about...
Imagine your program is a model of clean code—reviewed, tested, and seemingly flawless. But its performance still falls short of expectations. You've checked everything you know. Maybe...
It has been over a year since the last check of the LLVM project with PVS-Studio, and in that time, two releases have come out. So, it's a good time to get back and analyze the fresh LLVM...
Code for some Erlang/OTP modules is older than most modern junior developers. These files are the true digital patriarchs. For decades, they have made sure that banking transactions...
The PVS-Studio static analyzer can find errors even in such a high-quality and well-tested project as LLVM. To make sure it's not empty words, we occasionally check the project and post notes...
Let's imagine you have a perfect project. Tasks get done, your compiler compiles, static analyzers analyze, and releases get released. At some point, you decide to open an ancient file that...
C and C++ developers have two bug-related headaches: memory leaks and undefined behavior. As you can guess, I'll talk about undefined behavior—and about "my" compiler. To be more precise, I'll...
LLVM is an open-source project with a pretty large code base. The acme in terms of code quality, considering its size and open-source nature. After all, it's the developers of compiler tools who...
