>> * Would you really like to know under which circumstances data processing >> will be faster for a single character instead of using a string pointer >> and corresponding two characters? >> > It's not a problem of the interface, it's a problem of the resulting code > (ie assembler output).
How do you think about to discuss concrete generated code any further? > We can discuss all we like, if the compiler decides to throw in > an optimisation none of the arguments even apply. Would it make sense to clarify assembler output with optimisation switched off? Do you eventually care for code from non-optimising compilers? >> * Will it occasionally be useful to avoid the storage for another string >> literal? >> > Occasionally: yes. > In this particular case: hardly. I am curious when such a software design aspect can become more relevant. Would it be nice to get rid of three questionable string terminators (null bytes) for example? Regards, Markus
