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.NET Native Compilation Preview Released

Posted by timothy on from the faster-faster-faster dept.

atrader42 (687933) writes "Microsoft announced a new .NET compiler that compiles .NET code to native code using the C++ compiler backend. It produces performance like C++ while still enabling .NET features like garbage collection, generics, and reflection. Popular apps have been measured to start up to 60% faster and use 15% less memory. The preview currently only supports Windows Store applications, but is expected to apply to more .NET applications in the long term. A preview of the compiler is available for download now. (Caveat: I both work for MS and read Slashdot.)"

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  1. Huh? by Desler · · Score: 5, Funny

    Popular apps have been measured to start up to 60% and use 15% less memory.

    So they no longer fully start up? Why is that a benefit?