hot path is executed and register and memory read and write commands are executed with the processor registers and system memory the contents of the registers and memories are compared and if the contents match the test sequence is valid the test sequence may also comprise a translated copy of the program hot path application_number US 79278301 A description the preferred embodiment is directed to a technique and method for verifying the correctness of translation steps in an executable program optimizer the technique involves translating a portion of original program code into an alternate representation such as an intermediate representation ir or machine instructions then providing real time verification of the translation process by ensuring that the translated representation when executed or interpreted produces the same results as a version of code that is presumed to be correct 0025 fig1 shows a general purpose computer 10 that is suitable for this technique the computer preferably includes a processor tower or housing 20 in which the computer processor memory and storage media are housed the computer 10 may be a desktop computer a dedicated server or some other type of computer such as a laptop or portable computer the computer 10 also preferably includes input and output devices such as a keyboard 30 mouse display 40 printer or.