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Which is faster? (lemmings.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by commander@lemmings.world to c/rust@lemmy.ml
let mut variable: Type;
loop {
    variable = value;
}

or

loop {
    let variable: Type = value;
}
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[-] haroldstork@lemm.ee 17 points 1 year ago

Functionally equivalent, the compiler will optimize lots for you. As the programmer, your focus should be on whether that variable is relevant to the loop's scope exclusively or not (i.e. if you need to access the variable after the loop has modified it). If not, keep it in the loop so that its easier to read your code.

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