Delphi Prism Language Details

In C#, inlining is automatically done for you by the JIT compiler for all languages and in general leads to faster code for all programmers whether they are aware of inlining or not.

In both Visual C++ and C++Builder, use the inline (standard C++) or __inline (standard C and C++) keywords to suggest to the compiler to inline a routine.

Microsoft also offers __forceinline and _inline, Microsoft specific specifiers where __forceinline is a stronger suggestion but still does not always mean the routine will be inlined as well as _inline for backward compatibility.

inline int add(int p1, int p2) {
  int result;

  result = p1 + p2;
  return result;
};

In C++/CLI, inlining is automatically done for you by the JIT compiler for all languages and in general leads to faster code for all programmers whether they are aware of inlining or not.

Delphi introduced developer defined function and procedure inlining with Delphi 2005. Use the inline keyword to tell the compiler to try to inline a routine (a compiler hint). Since Delphi will only try to inline the routine, make sure you test for speed because inlining a routine can lead to slower code under some circumstances.

Syntax Example:   function Add(a, b: Integer): Integer; inline; begin end;

The Java compiler automatically inlines when it determines  a benefit. The use of final methods is considered a compiler hint to tell the compiler to inline the method if beneficial.

In VB.Net, inlining is automatically done for you by the JIT compiler for all languages and in general leads to faster code for all programmers whether they are aware of inlining or not.