[Effective-cpp] Item 1: Uses and Abuses of vector

[Adrian Fagg]

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> From: effective-cpp-bounces at accu.org
> [mailto:effective-cpp-bounces at accu.org]On Behalf Of White Wolf
> Sent: 27 October 2004 15:04

> So could somebody please address my questions?  I am really
> puzzled now,
> because my experience shows that it makes no sense to
> pre-evaluate end()
> (since it only adds the possibility of error but no speed
> improvements)
> however all the other people discussing here seems to be absolutely
> convinced about the opposite.  One of us should have slightly
> distorted view
> of this topic, and I am more than willing to admit that I am
> the one - but
> please give some facts you base your opinion on.

I thought that you'd already stated the case quite clearly and that the
questions were rhetorical.
I didn't think anyone did attempt that 'optimisation' until I saw it
mentioned here and I take it as read that it would be at best a
micro-optimisation, with 'hiding-to-nothing' semantics.

Regards,

Adrian

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