Re: [RFA 2/4] dwarf2_physname

Keith Seitz
2009-11-23T16:57:22Z

On 11/22/2009 11:26 PM, AndrÃ© PÃ¶nitz 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