Explore the technical intricacies of interpreter limitations in a 25-minute conference talk from Dyalog '24. Delve into both well-known constraints like the maximum rank of 15 and lesser-known boundaries such as the 256 parentheses depth limit in functions. Learn about various interpreter limits, their underlying reasons, and the technical implications of modifying them. Understand the complexities surrounding array pockets, field widths, and the number of constants and symbols in functions. Examine the challenges and potential consequences of expanding these limitations, including the impact on array notation and function structure. Through detailed examples and technical discussion, gain insights into the possibilities and considerations for adjusting interpreter limits to enhance programming capabilities while maintaining system stability.
Overview
Syllabus
Noodling over the weekend
List of interpreter limits
Limits in array pockets
Issues and constraints when increasing limits
Number of constants/symbols in a function and consequences for array notation
Expanding limits due to field widths
Limits of numbers of lines and tokens in functions
Consequences of increasing interpreter limits
Possibilities for increasing interpreter limits
Taught by
Dyalog User Meetings
