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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'compile time' is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to refer to the duration of time that elapses between code being written and then compiled (or converted) into an executable program. For example, "I am working to reduce the compile time of my program so that it can be used more efficiently."
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compile time
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The point at which a program is converted from source code to machine code; literally the time of compilation.
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Profiling can be turned on or off at compile time with a compiler directive.
Compile-time decisions are based on known profiles available for each actor at compile time.
Compile time scheduling incurs minimal overhead while running the application.
Simultaneous multiple audio APIs supported at compile time.
If absolutly neccessary, please make it a compile time option.
Static types prevent disasters by catching bugs at compile time.
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All of Forth's control structures, and almost all of its compiler are implemented as compile-time words.
No. Adding compile-time options is always worse.
> 2. Compile-time limit on ';' separated commands in a line.
More generally, we should provide compile-time support for computation.
Building is a compile-time process while delivery is a runtime process.
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