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When does code generation occur when using SQLite?

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A virtual table in C++ (and its implementation in Android NDK) involves several trade-offs:

  • Performance: Slight overhead for each virtual function call due to table lookup and indirect call. This can be noticeable in performance-critical sections.
  • Object size: Each object with virtual functions contains a pointer to its virtual table, increasing object size.
  • Implementation complexity: Adds a layer of abstraction managed by the compiler and runtime.
  • Limited static analysis: The actual function called is determined at runtime via the vtable pointer, limiting compiler optimizations.
  • Serialization complexity: Objects with virtual functions require careful handling of type info during serialization.
  • Restricted access: No direct access to the vtable in standard C++ for safety and abstraction reasons.
  • Not applicable to static functions, constructors, or non-virtual member functions.