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Janet language ported to x32 ABI promises 25% less RAM
Original: Janet on x32: 32-bit Pointers, 64-bit Speed, 25% Less RAM https://alexalejandre.com/programming/lisp/janet-for-the-x32-a
A new write-up describes running the Janet Lisp on Linux's x32 ABI, which pairs 32-bit pointers with 64-bit registers. The author reports the setup keeps full 64-bit performance while cutting memory use by roughly 25% compared with standard 64-bit builds, thanks to smaller pointers. The piece covers the porting details and benchmarks for the niche ABI.
Why now: Programmers are sharing a practical deep-dive into a rarely used ABI that offers real memory savings with no speed trade-off.
Evidence
- Janet on x32: 32-bit Pointers, 64-bit Speed, 25% Less RAM https://alexalejandre.com/programming/lisp/janet-for-the-x32-abi/ # Programming # Performance # Lisp · lobsters@robot.villas · 4
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