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rte_branch_prediction.h(3)

rte_branch_prediction.h3

Detailed Description

Branch Prediction Helpers in RTE

Definition in file rte_branch_prediction.h.

Macro Definition Documentation

#define likely(x) __builtin_expect(!!(x), 1)

Check if a branch is likely to be taken.

This compiler builtin allows the developer to indicate if a branch is likely to be taken. Example:

if (likely(x > 1)) do_stuff();

Definition at line 26 of file rte_branch_prediction.h.

#define unlikely(x) __builtin_expect(!!(x), 0)

Check if a branch is unlikely to be taken.

This compiler builtin allows the developer to indicate if a branch is unlikely to be taken. Example:

if (unlikely(x < 1)) do_stuff();

Definition at line 43 of file rte_branch_prediction.h.

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