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If the compiler optimized it out then he must file a bug because the compiler is not allowed to optimize anything out that puts out output. I think KennyTM nailed it about line 18.

orlp
– orlp

2011-07-21 18:32:24 +00:00
Commented Jul 21, 2011 at 18:32
@Nightcracker: Constructors have special leeway in this regard.

Puppy
– Puppy

2011-07-21 18:34:17 +00:00
Commented Jul 21, 2011 at 18:34
@DeadMG: Nonsense. Line 18 doesn't even contain a constructor call.

Lightness Races in Orbit
– Lightness Races in Orbit

2011-07-21 18:41:59 +00:00
Commented Jul 21, 2011 at 18:41
@nightcracker: Unfortunately, though, constructors do have special semantics and can be optimised out even when they have side effects. It's pretty rubbish.

Lightness Races in Orbit
– Lightness Races in Orbit

2011-07-21 18:42:25 +00:00
Commented Jul 21, 2011 at 18:42

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