V8 Pointer Compression: Architecture Note and Operational Checks
An architecture note covering the requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, failure modes, and redesign triggers for V8’s pointer compression feature.
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An architecture note covering the requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, failure modes, and redesign triggers for V8’s pointer compression feature.
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