30 Years of Decompilation and the Unsolved Structuring Problem: Part 1
Hacker News
February 22, 2026
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Decomposition, the process of converting low-level binary code back into a readable high-level language, has been a cornerstone of reverse engineering and software analysis. Over the past three decades, significant advancements have been made in decompiler research, yet one persistent challenge remains: control flow structuring. This series delves into the history of foundational decompilation techniques and explores modern approaches to address this unresolved issue.
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Originally published on Hacker News on 2/22/2026