Compiler technology has advanced to the point where compilers can create assembly and machine language almost as well as humans can. However, Compilers still cannot assume away certain conditions that humans can, and often include instructions that can degrade performance. This paper describes some steps that could be helpful in optimizing assembly code, particularly for running on systems built around Itanium architecture.
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