What is Monomorphization?
It’s like making copies of a tool so each copy fits a specific job.
Imagine This:
You have a magic hammer 🛠️ that can fix anything — bikes, cars, phones, even shoes! That’s cool, but every time you use it, you have to wait while it changes shape to fit the job. That takes time ⏳.
Now, instead of one magic hammer, what if you made special hammers for each job:
- A bike hammer 🚲
- A car hammer 🚗
- A phone hammer 📱
Now, fixing is faster — just grab the hammer made for the job.
In Code:
You write one function that works for any type (like the magic hammer).
But before your program runs, the computer creates a version of the function for each type (like making the special hammers).
Why It’s Cool:
✅ Your program runs faster.
❌ It might take a little more space (because of the copies).