Develop Coding Best Practices Targeting Compilers for 64-Bit Intel® Architecture

Submit New Article

March 1, 2009 11:00 PM PST


Challenge

Write code that makes the best use of the compiler's capabilities for 64-bit Intel® architecture. In addition to implementation-specific optimizations, coding practices that target compiler strengths are essential to producing highest performance.

Solution

Develop standard procedures to make the most of the best-known methods recommended by Intel. As a matter of course, programmers should incorporate the following rules into their coding practices for 64-bit Intel architecture. To make the most of your Intel® Itanium® compiler, write straightforward, well-structured code.

Source

Optimizing Intel® Itanium® Architecture Applications