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* In the newtypes section, could the first paragraph be clearer about the caveat "in most cases"?  That is, could it point when using a newtype ''will not'' be optimised away?  I myself was (am) under the impression that newtype is always optimised away.  When can't/won't it be?
* In the newtypes section, could the first paragraph be clearer about the caveat "in most cases"?  That is, could it point when using a newtype ''will not'' be optimised away?  I myself was (am) under the impression that newtype is always optimised away.  When can't/won't it be?
** It is always optimised away, yes. The report requires that. [[User:DonStewart|dons]] 02:41, 7 May 2008 (UTC)

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  • In the newtypes section, could the first paragraph be clearer about the caveat "in most cases"? That is, could it point when using a newtype will not be optimised away? I myself was (am) under the impression that newtype is always optimised away. When can't/won't it be?
    • It is always optimised away, yes. The report requires that. dons 02:41, 7 May 2008 (UTC)