SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 22, 2026lobste.rs

Are Compilers Deterministic?

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Compilers seem deterministic but produce different outputs due to uncontrolled variables like timestamps and paths. For LLM-generated code, focus on controlled interfaces and deterministic verification rather than perfect generation.

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