Dead code elimination/Definition

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Revision as of 16:27, 28 June 2008 by imported>Derek Hodges (New page: <noinclude>{{Subpages}}</noinclude> A compiler optimization which removes instructions which can be shown not to affect the operation of the program.)
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A definition or brief description of Dead code elimination.

A compiler optimization which removes instructions which can be shown not to affect the operation of the program.