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Explore the evolution of the Dart programming language and its virtual machine in this conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into the radical changes Dart underwent between major versions, transitioning from a dynamically typed language with optional static types to one with a sound static type system. Examine how the Dart Virtual Machine architecture adapted to new semantics and execution environments, balancing language expressivity and elegance with optimizability. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by language design, including how certain features enable new optimizations while potentially hindering others. Learn from Vyacheslav Egorov's expertise as he discusses the journey of rebuilding and optimizing the compiler for Dart, offering valuable lessons for language designers and compiler developers alike.
