> So don't you think that at compile time it's obvious for the compiler to > create a "compile-time boxed version of the constant", thus no boxing at > all at run time (what I've called "object(1)", below) ? It is really a > trivial optimization taught at most compilation courses - I would expect > to think most compilers would implement it.
I think boxing optimizations would rather be done by the JIT compiler (if at all), which has a much better view over those which constant values get boxed often and which don't. Fabian =================================== This list is hosted by DevelopMentor® http://www.develop.com View archives and manage your subscription(s) at http://discuss.develop.com
