RE: new language shootout

["Tom Spilman" <tom@...>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: lua-bounces@bazar2.conectiva.com.br 
> [mailto:lua-bounces@bazar2.conectiva.com.br] On Behalf Of Mike Pall
> Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:00 AM
> To: Lua list
> Subject: Re: new language shootout

> - Some of the Lua scripts there are not optimal (no locals, no use
>   of Lua specific tricks, braces preventing the use of tail 
> calls ...).
>   Compared to the tricks used for other languages the Lua 
> scripts are tame.

 This reminds me again how valuable it would be to get automatic local
optimization as part of the compiler in the standard distribution.

> There is more to tune. If someone has the time, please 
> collect the revised scripts and submit them to the 
> maintainer.

 I'll submit them for you.

  Tom Spilman
  Co-owner | Programmer
  www.sickheadgames.com