inline caching
[ɪnˈlaɪn ˈkæʃɪŋ]
noun
cache inline
1. A compiler optimization technique that stores frequently accessed data or code directly at the point of use to reduce memory access latency and improve performance
The JavaScript engine uses inline caching to speed up property lookups on objects.
O mecanismo JavaScript usa cache inline para acelerar buscas de propriedades em objetos.
2. A method in dynamic language implementations where type information and cached results are stored directly in the bytecode or machine code to optimize recurring operations
V8 implements inline caching to make repeated method calls more efficient.
V8 implementa cache inline para tornar chamadas de método repetidas mais eficientes.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science and software engineering contexts. It originated in the context of optimizing dynamic programming languages like JavaScript and Python. The term is used identically across English-speaking regions and Portuguese-speaking regions, with minimal localization needed in technical documentation.
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