Introduce constant function for further compiler optimizations #392
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GNU extension
__attribute__ ((const))
helps the compiler to know semanticmeaning of a function call, so that it allows higher optimization than
to normal functions. For example, Common Sub-expression Elimination
(CSE) is used to avoid duplicating the same code inside a function, and
function
_mi_os_page_size
can benefit from CSE optimization once it isdeclared as a constant function.
Reference:
https://lwn.net/Articles/285332/