[Boost-users] Re: performance of signal (Big-Oh Notation)

From: Doug Gregor (dgregor_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-08-01 18:23:56

On Aug 1, 2004, at 12:00 PM, Oliver Kowalke wrote:
> I'd like to know the performance of the signal/slot mechanism if I 
> connect n
> objects to a signal instance and disconnecting one slot.

According to the docs, it's O(lg n) for each connect and disconnect.

>  Is the signals
> package designed for speed?

It's designed to be efficient, but has not been "tweaked" for optimal 
performance.

        Doug