One common programming technique in Commodore BASIC is to “crunch” programs into compact form by combining multiple statements on a single program line. As most programmers soon learn, crunching conserves memory and helps a program run faster. In addition, programs listed in magazines and books are usually crunched to save space.
See also
- [Tech with Dave: Commodore 64 BASIC CRUNCH Routine Commented](https://techwithdave.davevw.com/2020/08/commodore-64-basic-crunch-routine.html
- 64 Uncruncher