This content originally appeared on Level Up Coding - Medium and was authored by Erçin Dedeoğlu
An Overview of Native Ahead-of-Time (AOT) Compilation in .NET
Native Ahead-of-Time (AOT) is a new feature introduced in .NET 7, targeted toward console applications. The primary objective of Native AOT is to improve the performance of .NET applications by reducing memory footprint and improving startup time and battery life.
How does it work?
Native AOT creates a fully self-contained application version, which does not require a separate runtime. Instead, everything is included in a single file, resulting in a smaller file size. As of the first preview release, the file size has been reduced by up to 50% on Linux x64 builds.
Benefits of Native AOT:
- Reduced Memory Footprint: AOT-compiled code requires less memory than JIT-compiled code, as the JIT compiler generates unnecessary intermediate code in AOT-compiled applications. This is especially beneficial for devices with limited memory, such as embedded systems and mobile devices.
- Improved Startup Time: AOT-compiled code starts up faster than JIT-compiled code, as it eliminates the need for the JIT compiler to generate intermediate code and optimize the code for the specific hardware and software environment. This is especially beneficial for applications that must start quickly, such as system services, serverless “functions” and background tasks.
- Improved Battery Life: AOT-compiled code consumes less power than JIT-compiled code, as it eliminates the need for the JIT compiler to generate intermediate code and optimize the code for the specific hardware and software environment. This is especially beneficial for devices that rely on batteries, such as mobile devices.
Native AOT is an essential feature in .NET that has the potential to improve the performance of .NET applications significantly. The .NET team will continue to refine and expand the Native AOT capabilities in future releases, starting with .NET 8. Keep an eye out for updates on my blogs to stay informed about the latest developments in Native AOT.
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