C++ Inline Function Question:
Does the inline functions improve performance?
Answer:
A function when defined as INLINE, the code from the function definition is directly copied into the code of the calling function.
★ It avoids the overhead of calling the actual function. This is because the complier performs and inline expansion which eliminates the time overhead when a function is called.
★ Reduces space as no separate set of instructions in memory is written.
★ It avoids the overhead of calling the actual function. This is because the complier performs and inline expansion which eliminates the time overhead when a function is called.
★ Reduces space as no separate set of instructions in memory is written.
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