Hi.. On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 17:39, Parmenides <mobile.parmenides@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > In kernel, some codes implemented by macro while the others by inline > function. I wonder how to determine in what situation to use one, > whereas in what situation to use the other. Just adding... IMHO, you use "inline" if you plan to "insert" codes which is quite long....so that in term of readability's point of view, it's easier to read. Just think by yourself, what happen if you met this kind of macro (excuse me for some errors :D :D ): #define iwonderwhy do { i_need_to_do_this; i++; y++; i_need_to_do_that; and_another_that; yet_another_that; i_promise_this_is_the_end; i_change_my_mind_again; ok_here_is_the_end; i=0 y=0 __repeat_the_above_steps_ten_times_explicitly __great_i_gave_up } while 0; -- regards, Mulyadi Santosa Freelance Linux trainer and consultant blog: the-hydra.blogspot.com training: mulyaditraining.blogspot.com -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ