incremental compilation

Incremental compilation is a compiler technology that speeds up build times by recompiling only the changed portions of code rather than the entire project. In the context of Visual Studio 2015, Microsoft introduced incremental whole program compilation as part of improvements to the C++ compiler and runtime. This feature works alongside other optimizations like auto-vectorization and secure code generation to enhance developer productivity. The tagged content discusses these innovations in the Visual Studio 2015 compiler, highlighting how incremental compilation reduces rebuild times for large codebases, particularly in Windows development environments.