[Info-vax] New VSI Roadmap (yipee!)

[David Froble]

johnson.eric at gmail.com wrote:
> On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 9:30:19 PM UTC-5, David Froble wrote:
> 
>> Perhaps note the difference in CPU time between calling the subroutine, 
>> and executing almost the same exact code inline.
>>
>> Now, I'm assuming that a build in language function would be similar to 
>> inline code.  Perhaps that is my mistake.
> 
> The difference is striking. I wonder where the expense comes from.

Subroutine frame set-up and break-down.  Stuff needed for error trapping 
I believe.  At least that was the discussion years ago.