PBCompilerc Compiler praise.

[matalog]

I finally tried out the C Backend Compiler, and it is probably 50 times faster than the default output from PB ASM compiler at drawing a Buddhabrot that I'm playing with, very high usage of the processor with high iteration amounts. It's amazing.

Is it just as good with most programs that need a boost of speed? Are there some drawbacks of using PBcompilerc over ASM?

[Quin]

Fred wrote a very interesting blog post on this matter actually. The summary is that yes, it can help quite a lot, especially if you tick the optimize checkbox

[matalog]

Fred wrote a very interesting blog post on this matter actually. The summary is that yes, it can help quite a lot, especially if you tick the optimize checkbox

I just checked Optimize generated code and it is at least 4 times faster again. Unbelievable. I'll have to relook at the programs that I refused to leave my computer on all night for!

[Quin]

I just checked Optimize generated code and it is at least 4 times faster again. Unbelievable. I'll have to relook at the programs that I refused to leave my computer on all night for!

PB's pretty amazing. It's remained a primary programming tool of mine for almost 5 years by now, and I've only been coding for 6 years or so, so that's pretty impressive.
This is why I encourage donating regularly, too.