dmd codegen improvements

[deadalnix via Digitalmars-d]

On Friday, 28 August 2015 at 21:59:57 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
> On 8/28/2015 4:18 AM, Temtaime wrote:
>> Are you sure that ONE Walter can achieve what they done ?
>
> People told me I couldn't write a C compiler, then told me I 
> couldn't write a C++ compiler. I'm still the only person who 
> has ever implemented a complete C++ compiler (C++98). Then they 
> all (100%) laughed at me for starting D, saying nobody would 
> ever use it.
>
> My whole career is built on stepping over people who told me I 
> couldn't do anything and wouldn't amount to anything.
>
> LLVM is a fine compiler, but there's nothing magical about it.
>
> Besides, we have a secret productivity enhancing weapon that 
> LLVM doesn't have - D!
>
> Now, if I can only tear myself away from the internet for a 
> while...

Ok let's be very clear. It CAN be done (I even told you what 
would be the most impact thing to do to move in that direction).

The question is, is it worth it ? I mean D has various issue, and 
speed in not one of them.