Some questions about GHC source code and wiki

[Simon Marlow]

On 27/05/2010 12:48, Marco Túlio Gontijo e Silva wrote:

> Excerpts from Simon Marlow's message of Qui Mai 27 05:38:16 -0300 2010:

>> I suggest we allocate medium objects in a separate space entirely, and
>> maybe just copy them as normal, rather than using mark/sweep on them.
>
> You mean there will be two types of blocks: blocks with small objects allocated
> on the free lines and blocks of medium objects?

Yes.  (though I'm open to better suggestions if you have any)

> (...)
>> If you're a bit lost, one way to get acquainted is to start adding print
>> statements to the code so you can get a better idea of what's going on
>> at each point.  e.g., you might want to try printing out each object as
>> it is evacuated.  I find this kind of hands-on approach much more
>> illuminating than staring at the code.
>
> Good suggestion, I'll start doing that.

I saw your blog post - great that you're making progress!

Cheers,
	Simon