C1Like

C1like is an informal label used in technical discussions to denote something that resembles or adheres to the characteristics associated with C1 within a given domain. The term lacks an official definition and its meaning varies by context.

In computing, C1like is sometimes used to describe a class of just-in-time compilation strategies or intermediate representations that aim for low compilation latency while still performing practical optimizations. It is often contrasted with C2-like approaches that prioritize higher optimization potential at the cost of longer compile times. In this sense, C1like components emphasize quick startup, modest inlining, and fast graph-building, suitable for applications requiring responsive execution startup.

In hardware or power-management contexts, C1like is used to describe a low-power idle state that mirrors the behavior of the traditional C1 state on CPUs, though exact features differ by architecture.

In software design, C1like can denote a lean API surface or subset that mirrors a canonical "C1" style, signaling compatibility with a minimal, pragmatic design philosophy.

Origin and usage: The term appears in conference papers, blog posts, and project names; it is not standardized. Communities sometimes use the label to discuss trade-offs between latency and throughput, or between simplicity and optimization.

See also: C1, C2, C1E, JVM C1, JIT compiler design, CPU C-states.