[PATCH] elf: Remove __glibc_likely from _dl_sort_maps

Wilco Dijkstra Wilco.Dijkstra@arm.com
Mon Aug 17 15:52:11 GMT 2026


Hi Litenglong,

> _dl_sort_maps is only called during shared object loading and
> unloading, not on any hot path. The branch predictor hint has no
> measurable benefit, and removing it simplifies the code and avoids
> future maintenance when the default algorithm changes.
>
> Suggested-by: Wilco Dijkstra <wilco.dijkstra@arm.com>

LGTM.

Reviewed-by: Wilco Dijkstra  <Wilco.Dijkstra@arm.com>

Cheers,
Wilco


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