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1 MatchCompilation
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4 Match compilation is the process of translating an SML match into a
5 nested tree (or dag) of simple case expressions and tests.
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7 MLton's match compiler is described <:MatchCompile:here>.
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9 == Match compilation in other compilers ==
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11 * <!Cite(BaudinetMacQueen85)>
12 * <!Cite(Leroy90)>, pages 60-69.
13 * <!Cite(Sestoft96)>
14 * <!Cite(ScottRamsey00)>