6 replies to this topic

[JohnOne]

I think I get the idea of why you might use an inline function.
From what I read, if you are calling a function many times throughout your
code, it may be beneficial to have that function inline.

My question is, will making a function inline, benefit my code if it is only used once
but many times in a tight loop?

I also read that long complex functions are not good candidates for inline, but I'm unsure
if that was opinion or factt.

Anyway, the function is neither long nor complicated, but called in something similar to a msg loop.

[Valik]

It can benefit yes. The compiler may already inline the code or may not even if you tell it to. The inline keyword is a hint that the compiler may not need or may ignore entirely.

[JScript]

I liked the idea, it can be much easier than inline assembly!

But I think the trend is to have a real AutoIt compiler, where at least the script is converted into C and after that, compiled!
I bet all the chips in AutoIt, no doubt! 
João Carlos.

Edited by JScript, 25 July 2012 - 05:45 PM.

[trancexx]

JScript this is not about AutoIt.

[JScript]

JScript this is not about AutoIt.

I'm sorry, at least I expressed my opinion, even that is not valid! 
João Carlos.

[trancexx]

I'm sorry, at least I expressed my opinion, even that is not valid! 
João Carlos.

Don't worry about it. We all say stupid things once in a while.

[JohnOne]

It can benefit yes. The compiler may already inline the code or may not even if you tell it to. The inline keyword is a hint that the compiler may not need or may ignore entirely.

Thank you.