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Demo: Eliminate Boxing And Unboxing

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We modify the code to replace the object variable with a strongly typed int, recompile the app, and inspect the updated DLL to confirm the box and unbox instructions are completely gone. This delivers the first concrete, measurable performance optimization of the training.

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Boxing And Unboxing

Demo: Boxing And Unboxing In Code

Demo: Boxing And Unboxing In Intermediate Language

Demo: Eliminate Boxing And Unboxing

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