Semantic closure: why compilers know when they are right and LLMs do not
chtefi Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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The article discusses the concept of semantic closure, which explains why compilers can understand and translate high-level programming languages into executable machine code. It explores how compilers achieve this by maintaining a consistent semantic model throughout the compilation process, allowing them to reason about and transform the code effectively.
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