On 09/02/2012 06:26 PM, monarch_dodra wrote:
On Sunday, 2 September 2012 at 16:20:16 UTC, Timon Gehr wrote:
On 09/02/2012 03:45 PM, monarch_dodra wrote:
FYI: I get the exact same behavior in Windows. Not that it
matters, but it sounded like you were asking.
I'm a bit confused now though: Why would someone want to use an
enum when they could use a static immutable instead?
If I understood correctly, the enum will *always* be inlined
(doesn't create any actual symbols). But if you use a static
immutable, then the compiler will create an actual symbol, but
probably inline it away if it judges that is a better choice
anyways...
Is there *any* scenario where one would choose the enum over the
static immutable...?
- If there is no need to access it at run time.
- Type deduction.
-Type deduction: Not really, I can just declare it as "immutable auto".
enum x = 2;
void main(){
auto y = x;
y = 3;
}
-no need to access it at run time. I guess.
