User-defined object memory segmentation and object element compression

Abstract

Embodiments are disclosed for compiling source code to instantiate objects with identified elements, developer-identified or compiler-identified via code analysis, stored in a first memory location independently from the remainder stored in a second location. Frequently used elements stored separately increase likelihood of remaining in cache. Identified elements may be packed together in one or more machine words and optionally shortened, compressed, truncated or otherwise transformed. Developer-supplied modifications to an identifier construct direct the compiler how an identified element is to be stored such as number or range of bits, size, location. When unspecified, the compiler may determine various parameters, resolve any conflicts, and otherwise optimize packing. The compiler auto-generates instructions to instantiate the objects, as segregated, in memory at runtime and to access identified or remainder elements appropriately in response to a request. In each embodiment, object memory segmentation and compression is performed at runtime automatically and accurately without programmer intervention other than guidance provided via identifier constructs.

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