Does the compiler decide when to inline my functions (in C++)?

Question

I understand you can use the inline keyword or just put a method in a class declaration ala short ctor or a getter method, but does the compiler make the final decision on w

Answer 1

Yes, the final decision of whether or not to inline your code lies in the C++ compiler. The inline keyword is a suggestion, not a requirement.

Here are some details as to how this decision is processed in the Microsoft C++ Compiler

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/z8y1yy88.aspx