name: cairo-inlining description: Explain Cairo inlining attributes and performance tradeoffs; use when a request involves #[inline], #[inline(always)], #[inline(never)], or code size/step tradeoffs in Cairo.
Cairo Inlining
Overview
Explain how Cairo inlining works, its attributes, and performance vs size tradeoffs.
Quick Use
- Read
references/inlining.mdbefore answering. - Use short examples with
#[inline(always)]and#[inline(never)]. - Emphasize that inlining hints may be ignored.
Response Checklist
- Choose between
#[inline],#[inline(always)], and#[inline(never)]. - Mention that inlining reduces call overhead but can increase code size.
- Suggest inlining small, frequently called functions.
Example Requests
- "When should I use #[inline(always)]?"
- "Why did my program size increase after inlining?"