From: Andreas K. <and...@ac...> - 2011-12-13 20:42:14
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On 12/13/2011 12:28 PM, Neil Madden wrote: > I remember profiling this some time ago and there was also significant overhead in > marshalling the int comparison result through a new Tcl_Obj too, IIRC. Even when > I wrote a custom version that could directly invoke a C-written cmdProc, the Tcl_Obj > overhead was still a killer. I remember concluding that you'd really need some sort > of type feedback JIT to really come anywhere near decent performance from [lsort > -command]. I hear the StrongTalk sources are available now if anyone fancies a big > project! This ? http://www.strongtalk.org/ -- Andreas Kupries Senior Tcl Developer ActiveState, The Dynamic Language Experts P: 778.786.1122 F: 778.786.1133 and...@ac... http://www.activestate.com Get insights on Open Source and Dynamic Languages at www.activestate.com/blog |