Re: Let's gather some evidence!
On 2009-09-10 13:52:59 -0500, Gabriel Dos Reis wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 6:32 AM, Arnold Neumaier
> <Arnold.Neumaier@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Alternatively, one could use compiler directives that tell how a given
> > block of code is to be treated, the default being using no decorations.
>
> If the compiler directive is not required by the programming language
> then we have only succeeded in creating opportunities for non-portable
> codes and more confusion.
>
> If the directive is to be required by the programming language, then we
> have succeeded in throwing more blocks of resistance to adopt the
> interval standard.
>
> We seem to be underestimating the value of simplicity.
IMHO, compiler directives should be used only for optimization,
e.g. to tell compiler that decorations (and the internal
representation) won't be used and that it can drop them.
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