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Speed: Methods vs. External Functions?
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05/05/1997 16:21:58
Matt Mc Donnell
Mc Donnell Software Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Visual FoxPro
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Coding, syntax & commands
Miscellaneous
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00030888
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>>Does anyone know if there is a performance hit when using an external function rather than a method?
>>
>>Michael G. Emmons
>
>What do you mean external?
>
>programs in memory: (RAM hit)
> API functions are usually fastest.
> Functions from (SET PROCEDURE TO) are next
> Methods are next
>programs not loaded: (does not really apply if all code is included in exe)
> Programs in path but not in memory are next.
> Functions within programs not in memory are last.
>
>I think that's accurate

External as in SET PROCEDURE TO.
Ack, external functions are actually _faster_ than methods? Can anyone confirm this?


Michael G. Emmons

Michael G. Emmons
memmons@nc.rr.com
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