Explore the intricacies of bytecode in this hour-long video from Mozilla Hacks featuring SpiderMonkey engineer Yulia Startsev. Dive into the implementation of the ECMAScript spec in Firefox's JavaScript engine, continuing from previous discussions on consistency issues in the prefix increment test. Gain visual insights through Yulia's companion zine introducing bytecode, available for download. Originally streamed live on Twitch, this fourth installment of the Compiler Compiler series offers an in-depth look at the inner workings of JavaScript compilation and execution.
Overview
Syllabus
Compiler Compiler - Part 4: What is Bytecode?
Taught by
Mozilla Hacks
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