Such optimizations could be done only if the method never modifies the structure. Detecting this is easier with MSIL (though not trivial) than with previous compilers.
-- arlie -----Original Message----- From: Unmoderated discussion of advanced .NET topics. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Srihari Angaluri Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 10:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ADVANCED-DOTNET] Large structures Doesn't it alter the whole semantics of value types if the implementation is allowed to do "hidden" optimizations like these? For example, if the compiler passes the struct by reference after a threshold size (let's say more than 1MB), any modifications I make to the structure inside the method will alter the actual parameter passed to the method, right? That clearly is inconsitent with the semantics of value types.. Srihari =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentorR http://www.develop.com Some .NET courses you may be interested in: NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 17 May 2004, in Los Angeles http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentorŪ http://www.develop.com Some .NET courses you may be interested in: NEW! Guerrilla ASP.NET, 17 May 2004, in Los Angeles http://www.develop.com/courses/gaspdotnetls View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
