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@ -59,9 +59,10 @@ macros for convenience.
The interpreter runs a loop that processes commands, and switches to and from The interpreter runs a loop that processes commands, and switches to and from
compiler mode. compiler mode.
Contrary to some other Forth systems, this system doesn't use a strict threading system Contrary to some other Forth systems, this system doesn't use direct threading
for executing code. WebAssembly doesn't allow unstructured jumps, let alone dynamic jumps. for executing code. WebAssembly doesn't allow unstructured jumps, let alone dynamic jumps.
Instead, each word is implemented as a single WebAssembly function, and the system uses Instead, WAForth uses subroutine threading, where each word is implemented as a single
WebAssembly function, and the system uses
calls and indirect calls (see below) to execute words. calls and indirect calls (see below) to execute words.