@inline and @specialized - What Do They Do? Should I Be Using Them?

Explore the intricacies of Scala's @inline and @specialized annotations in this 44-minute conference talk from Scala Days New York 2016. Delve into the exact functionality of these performance-oriented annotations, learn how to implement them effectively, and examine their impact on code performance through benchmark demonstrations. Gain insights into when and how to use @inline and @specialized for optimal results. Additionally, discover lesser-known Scala annotations like @elidable, @strictfp, @switch, and @varargs. Enhance your Scala programming skills and make informed decisions about annotation usage to improve your code's efficiency.

@inline and @specialized: What do they do? Should I be using them? - by Chris Birchall