A technique for improving the performance of Prolog and Prolog implementations, goal caching, is proposed. The algorithmic modifications necessary to accommodate goal caching are outlined, some implementation issues are considered, and results of benchmarks executed by a goal caching Prolog interpreter are analyzed. The principal barriers to improved performance using goal caching are discussed, and future directions for research are suggested.
Title
Issues in Caching Prolog Goals
Published
1984-11-01
Full Collection Name
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Technical Reports
Other Identifiers
CSD-84-204
Type
Text
Extent
73 p
Archive
The Engineering Library
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