SWIZZLE


Meaning of SWIZZLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ v. ]

To convert external names, array indices, or references within a data structure into address pointers when the data structure is brought into main memory from external storage (also called `pointer swizzling'); this may be done for speed in chasing references or to simplify code (e.g., by turning lots of name lookups into pointer dereferences). The converse operation is sometimes termed `unswizzling'. See also snap .

Jargon File English vocabulary.      Английский словарь жаргона.