Value Types (part 2)

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We present the precise definition of value types as stored inline rather than behind a pointer, demonstrate with an integer array how inline storage reduces garbage collection to a single operation regardless of array size, and compare the performance trade-offs of structs versus classes.

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Value Types

Value Types (part 2)

Value Types (part 3)

Reference Types

Reference Types (part 2)

Reference Types (part 3)

Notes On Nullable Types

Boxing And Unboxing

Demo: Boxing And Unboxing In Code

Demo: Boxing And Unboxing In Intermediate Language

Demo: Eliminate Boxing And Unboxing

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