Learn SMALLTALK with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Performance Notes
VM optimizations affect execution speed
Use collections efficiently
Minimize excessive object creation
Consider native extensions for heavy computation
Image snapshots preserve state but may increase memory
Security Notes
Follow secure coding practices for user input
Be cautious with reflective evaluation of messages
Restrict network access in enterprise apps
Sandbox untrusted code execution
Backup images to prevent corruption
Monitoring Analytics
Inspect runtime objects
Debug with live VM tools
Trace message sends
Monitor collection iterations
Profile via VM tools for performance
Code Quality
Consistent messaging conventions
Use class hierarchies wisely
Comment methods in system browser
Test interactively in workspace
Maintain clean package modularity