Developer demonstrates JIT compilation achieving 5 microsecond execution times

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A developer has published a technical writeup detailing how to achieve just-in-time (JIT) compilation in as little as 5 microseconds. The article explores the methods and optimizations required to reach such low-latency compilation speeds. The post was shared on Hacker News, where it garnered 11 points. The full technical breakdown is available on the author's personal blog at malisper.me.

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