jamesson

To briefly (I promise! :)) go back to my complaints about strict typing

Is there an advantage to be had by using int/float vs msg? Their function (as a local variable) is mechanically and structurally identical - you plugs your value in the right inlet and your bang in the left, and your msg with an $variable into the outlet. Surely if static typing exists for any reason other than reverse compatibility int/float would provide nontrivial performance gains?

msg-vs-intfloat

the biggest problem is converting types, so always use that what you will need on the other end.

nicolas; re my original question, ty, I have no idea how I missed the display part of msg (insufficient sleep :)).

One of the biggest wins for fixed types is that you know how big they are. A message have (fairly) arbitrary lengths, and have to be parsed.

This is a simple test to illustrate some of the cost:

One of the biggest wins for fixed types is that you know how big they are.  A message have (fairly) arbitrary lengths, and have to be parsed.

This is a simple test to illustrate some of the cost:


chris, another excellent point. See, I can be reasonable if you give me an argument :).

msg vs int/float