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Computing | Pessimizing compiler /pes'*-mi:z`ing k*m-pi:l'r/ n. [antonym of techspeak `optimizing compiler'] A compiler that produces object code that is worse than the straightforward or obvious hand translation. The implication is that the compiler is actually trying to optimize the program, but through excessive cleverness is doing the opposite. A few pessimizing compilers have been written on purpose, however, as pranks or burlesques. Source: Jargon File. |
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Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)50 45 53 53 49 4D 49 5A 49 4E 47 43 4F 4D 50 49 4C 45 52 |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01010000 01000101 01010011 01010011 01001001 01001101 01001001 01011010 01001001 01001110 01000111 00100000 01000011 01001111 01001101 01010000 01001001 01001100 01000101 01010010 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)P E S S I M I Z I N G   C O M P I L E R |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0050 0045 0053 0053 0049 004D 0049 005A 0049 004E 0047 0043 004F 004D 0050 0049 004C 0045 0052 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)503953534347436043484123749475043463952 |
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