Ted, Are you saying that in production there is no value in using the optimization features of the compilers to produce much better executing machine code, and instead sticking with the un-optimized code available for use with a source level debugger? That seems like a complete waste of CPU cycles to me. The compiler folks (IBM and non-IBM) spend a huge amount of time on the optimizers to improve the generated code to squeeze as much out of the processor as possible.
Wayne Driscoll Product Developer NOTE: All opinions are strictly my own. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ted MacNEIL Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: IBM Debug Tool >I understand that more recent versions of Debug Tool can be set up to produce >a relatively lean load module without compromising debugging functionality. >But we are not there yet so I have no experience to offer. These days, with fast processors and large memories, the kind of 'optimisation' you're talking about is comparing pennies to millions of dollars. Running with debugging in production can save many dollars, if even only one programme in an application suite needs it. We're not talking 1.5 MIPS/Single Engine processors any more. - Too busy driving to stop for gas! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
