warren@ihnss.UUCP (10/17/83)
I ran accross a CMU technical report on the efficiency of C coding on a vax 11/780. The report discussed timings for different language constructs and various optimization techniques (like the use of register variables, loop re-structuring, pointers versus arrays, etc.) The timings were done on a 4.1BSD system, however I suspect that they are generally applicable. There are several interresting examples of simple programs and optimizations that people may apply, and of the results. For anyone interested, it is: Efficiency Considerations for C Programs on a Vax 11/780 Cristopher Van Wyk (BTL), Jon L. Bentley (CMU), Peter J. Weinberger (BTL). CMU-CS-82-134 No, I won't make copies, but it's at least available from the btl technical reports service for you btl'ers. -- Warren Montgomery ihnss!warren IH x2494