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INSIDE ZIG'S INCREMENTAL COMPILATION

mlugg.co.uk27 min read

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The implementation of incremental compilation in the Zig compiler allows for fast rebuilding by detecting changes in individual functions and declarations. This feature has evolved from a proof-of-concept to a reliable tool that speeds up development workflows, with rebuilds taking only milliseconds after the initial build. The process involves a detailed pipeline, including file processing, semantic analysis, code generation, and linking.