tight loop
In programming, a 'tight loop' often refers to a loop that runs with minimal delay, maximizing CPU usage.
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Definition
C1Programming
(technical)A loop that executes a small number of instructions repeatedly, often using significant processing resources.
Example
- The tight loop in the code caused the program to run slowly because it used up most of the CPU resources.
C1Programming
(technical)A loop that fits well in the CPU cache, reducing memory fetch latency and avoiding branching.
Example
- Optimizing the tight loop improved the program's performance significantly.
Similar
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