How to dynamically load often re-generated c code quickly?

Question

I want to be able to generate C code dynamically and re-load it quickly into my running C program.

I am on Linux, how could this be done?

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Answer 1

Are you sure C is the right answer here? There are various interpreted languages such as Lua, Bigloo Scheme, or perhaps even Python that embed very well into an existing C application. You can write the dynamic parts using the extension language, which will support reloading code at runtime.

The obvious disadvantage is performance - if you absolutely need the raw speed of compiled C then these may be a no-go.