(j3.2006) "Contiguous" doesn't quite do what I need

[Bill Long]

Aleksandar Donev wrote:

>As to the "more advanced compiler technology is needed to make any use of the 
>actual value in generating optimal code," I am pretty sure most compilers 
>have that for a 2x2 array, including Cray's. I would hope you use such info 
>in determining what to do with short loops or array statements over 
>dimensions of size 2...
>

I was referring to the case where the bounds were not visible at compile 
time.  The "advanced techniques" might include things like runtime 
feedback and dynamic recompilation.  Certainly, if the user writes 2,2 
almost any compiler can generate the right code.

Cheers,
Bill

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