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-A [Compiler] which optimises frequently used
sections of [SourceCode
].
+A particular kind of JustInTime
[Compiler] whose defining property is that it will dynamically recompile hot spots, ie
sections of a program which take up most of its execution time in, to optimise them better. Hot spots are identified by monitoring
[Profiling
] information as the program executes. This way, a HotSpotCompiler can potentially optimise much more purposively than a traditional [Compiler] which builds an unchanging BinaryExecutable
.
-Most frequently
associated with [Java], but in theory
applicable to a wide range of langauges, it's power arises from combining CompileTime and RunTime optimisations with [Profiling] information
.
+The concept is commonly
associated with [Java], but is
applicable to any VirtualMachine-based language
.
