10.4.2.1.1 - Method Inlining
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What is method inlining?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a method call during JIT compilation.
Name one benefit of method inlining.
💡 Hint: Consider the time saved during execution.
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What is the primary function of method inlining?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens during the JIT compilation process.
True or False: Method inlining can lead to cache misses if used excessively.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-off between size and performance.
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Design a scenario where using method inlining would significantly impact performance, especially in a gaming application with multiple repeated method calls.
💡 Hint: Consider the frequency of calls and their impact on frame rates.
Critically evaluate the balance the JIT compiler must strike between inlining methods and keeping code size manageable. What metrics or data should it consider?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if methods are too large or accessed infrequently.
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