• Use table lookup (array: class, method) to make method lookup fast (C++).
• Cache selector and method at lowest class level to avoid search (Self).
• Compile specialized methods ``just in time'' when first used:
  • sends can be converted to function calls since the class is known
  • small methods can be compiled in-line
  • partial evaluation may improve efficiency

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