LI77589: __ATTRIBUTE__((ALWAYS_INLINE)) NOT INLINED

XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 8 (October 2015 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 4 (October 2013 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 5 (December 2013 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 6 (February 2014 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 7 (May 2014 Update) for 12.1

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Small functions labeled with the always_inline attribute
  sometimes are not always inlined by the C++ xlCentry component
  of the compiler.  For example:
  
  
  struct S{
    inline __attribute__((always_inline)) S(int) {}
  };
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
  The __attribute__((always_inline)) is not respected for
  constructors.
  
  USERS AFFECTED:
  Users who expect constructors marked with the attribute to be
  inlined.
  

Problem conclusion

• The issue was corrected, and constructors with the attribute
  are now inlined.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  IV40444

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  XL C/C++ FOR LI

• Fixed component ID

  5725C7300

Applicable component levels

• RC10 PSN IV40444

     UP06/09/13