Re: [boost] boost::function overhead?

From: Neal Becker (ndbecker2_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-05-02 10:47:48

Arkadiy Vertleyb wrote:

> "Neal Becker" <ndbecker2_at_[hidden]> wrote
> 
>> I'd like to use boost::function to wrap (pointer to) function to pass to
>> template functions that expect function objects.  I'm just wondering,
>> though, if using boost::function wrapper will introduce additional
> overhead
>> into the function call?
> 
> boost::function will introduce an extra virtual function call (which is
> not a big deal in most cases).
> 
OK, thanks.

> But why do you need to wrap your pointer?  Can't you pass it directly?  It
> would be treated exactly the same way as the function object...
> 
You're right.  Sorry for the stupid example.  I should probably not post
until I wake up.