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by kazinator 869 days ago
When I say that a variable is used, I mean that its value is accessed. This is in line with compiler jargon. In this basic block, the variable x has no next use at the first line; the assignment of 42 is a dead assignment.

  x = 42
  y = w
  x = 43
Search the web for "next-use information".