A compiler, however, makes this process much quicker, as the code is interpreted before the user ever asks for the page.

The problem here is that any time that page needs to be changed, the code needs to be recompiled.Hyper PHP should represent a major turning point, then. Whats more, it doesnt look like Facebook will be the only beneficiary. The social network is due to make Hyper PHP available on an open source basis, so all sorts of sites may get speed boosts in the end.Well update this post with more information when it becomes available.UPDATE The official announcement and explanation are now available.