Stealing from Biologists to Compile Haskell Faster

· Iankduncan · May 30, 2026, 5:11 p.m.
Haskell ApplicativeDo optimization RNA Folding
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The post discusses an optimization technique for GHC's ApplicativeDo in Haskell, drawing a parallel with methods used in biology for predicting RNA folding, showcasing a novel intersection of ideas between fields.
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