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(C++) inline

inline is a keyword to suggest to the compiler to perhaps put that function's body at the call site and thus preventing a function call.

Prefer inline over #define [1].

Understand the ins and outs of inlining [2].

References

1. Scott Meyers. Effective C++ (3rd edition). ISBN: 0-321-33487-6. Item 2: 'Prefer consts, enums, and inlines to defines'
2. Scott Meyers. Effective C++ (3rd edition). ISBN: 0-321-33487-6. Item 30: 'Understand the ins and outs of inlining'

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