On Monday 21 April 2003 09:36 am, Mccauley, Daniel H wrote:
> > > I see #SEPARATE and #INLINE directives used for functions in
> > > various example C programs i see on the internet.
> > > Could someone explain why these are used and what they actually
> > > do???
> >
> > These are non-standard directives that tell the compiler to
> > either ensure that the function is called normally (#separate) or
> > expanded inline every time it's called (#inline).
> >
> > The compiler has a particular optimization that will
> > automatically inline functions below a certain size (possibly
> > with other limitations); this is why you need #separate (to put
> > things back to the default situation).
>
> Yes, i do realize that, but what exactly does that mean in layman's
> terms?? And what are the benefits /
> disadvantages for both?  When would you use one over the other?

Advantages of SEPARATE:
* smaller code (only one copy)
* can put breakpoint in it (only one copy)

Advantages of INLINE:
* faster (omits CALL/RETURN)

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