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Computer Architecture Takeaways
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Computer Architecture Takeaways
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| | Computer architecture can be considered a boring topic, one that is studied during CS education, then put aside, and leaves place to the shiny new toys that capture the attention. I've recently revisited it, and I'd like to summarize some takeaways.
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Debunking CISC vs RISC code density - Bits'n'Bites
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| | [AI summary] An article analyzing how modern compilers and architectural advancements have eliminated the historical CISC code density advantage over RISC, based on experimental compilation results of portable software.
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Snell-Pym ยป Processor architecture
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses various exotic processor architectures, focusing on zero-operand stack machines, multiple stacks, result registers, virtual stacks, and transport-triggered architectures, highlighting their potential to simplify control logic and improve performance.
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GPU-Accelerated Particles with WebGL 2
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| [AI summary] The article discusses the implementation of particle systems in WebGL 2, covering various enhancements such as dynamic billboard rendering using instancing, sprite textures, and the integration of force fields for more complex particle behaviors. It also details the setup of vertex arrays and buffers for efficient rendering, along with the necessary shader modifications to support these features.