The "Trick" that Compilers Use for Long Division - Computerphile
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Long division can be arduous - division in general is something that even computer processors try to avoid with a simple technique. Matt Godbolt demos it and then shows how a simple C program can cause a compiler to employ this trick. Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley. Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com
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