GHC Status Report - Haskell Compiler Updates and Improvements
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the latest developments in the Glasgow Haskell Compiler (GHC) through this comprehensive status report presented at the Haskell Implementors' Workshop 2023. Delve into a wide range of topics, including compiler improvements, quality of life enhancements, Web Assembly support, and advancements in dependent types. Learn about the progress made in parallelism, linear types, and heap profiling. Gain insights into the ongoing work on the IO Manager, error codes, and the Concat Map Optimization. Discover the groundwork being laid for future developments and understand the role of the Haskell Foundation in supporting GHC's evolution. This talk, delivered by Simon Peyton Jones and Ben Gamari, provides a thorough overview of GHC's current state and future directions, making it essential viewing for Haskell developers and enthusiasts alike.