[boost] Re: Empty Base Optimization

From: John Maddock (John_Maddock_at_[hidden])
Date: 1999-11-23 07:08:25

Darin -

>    I suggest we remove the empty inline destructor definition. Does the
it
make things more efficient? When I tested it with the compilers I use, it
made no difference in the code generated. If it doesn't make things any
better, I'd prefer to omit it.<

In at least one compiler (Borland C++) the presence of a destructor results
in exception handling prolog-epilog code even when the destructor is empty
- given that its presence serves no purpose, it should indeed be left out.

- John.