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Re: [RFA 2/4] dwarf2_physname

On 11/22/2009 11:26 PM, André Pönitz wrote:

I am really worried about the performance degradation you expect.

How bad will that be?

If we can define a suitable metric, I would be happy to perform any testing/comparisons necessary.

If the deal is "correct but slow" vs "flaky but faster" I surely prefer the
"flaky but fast" side. I have encountered quite a few issues with C++ in
gdb, so yes, that's not nice. But usually one can work around somehow on
the user side. Raw speed on the other hand is nothing the user can improve.

I'm more of a "correct over speed" guy myself, but your concern is noted. Maintainers will have to weigh this matter when more information about the impact is known.

Like I said: If anyone can define for me a suitable test(s), I would be happy to do whatever necessary to quantify this.

Keith

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