Re: C23 thoughts and opinions

On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 00:04:02 -0500, BGB wrote:

Can also note that the compilers handle debugging info different:
   GCC tends to put debug data in the binary itself (as DWARF or STABS);

Doesn’t have to be that way. Distros that offer precompiled binaries (e.g.
Debian and derivatives) tend to have debug symbols in separate packages
that you don’t have to install. They’re only needed if you want to run a
debugger on the actual binary from the package, rather than from your own
build.

But, in general, I suspect MS doesn't care if the EXE and DLL files are
bulky and if their compiler doesn't win the performance game.

Yes, but isn’t this impacting the performance of everything they build
with it, including their own OS?