Editing Inline function (section)

=== C++ ===
In C++, a function defined <code>inline</code> will, if required, emit a function shared among translation units, typically by putting it into the common section of the object file for which it is needed. The function must have the same definition everywhere, always with the <code>inline</code> qualifier. In C++, <code>extern inline</code> is the same as <code>inline</code>. The rationale for the C++ approach is that it is the most convenient way for the programmer, since no special precautions for elimination of unreachable code must be taken and, like for ordinary functions, it makes no difference whether <code>extern</code> is specified or not.

The <code>inline</code> qualifier is automatically added to a function defined as part of a class definition.