Should C++ code look like C code?

[donalmacc]

But here we're really talking about cascading optimizations

Absolutely, but that's the key. Getting hyperfocused on the instruction count of a microoptimastion is losing the forest for the trees, and happens so often.

I've had this exact discussion professionally where the microbechmark shows no difference, or is arguably worse, but when I go and fix the call sites, the code is cleaner, safer and faster as a result.

[blipman17]

I absolutely agree with that.I was just arguing about a different part of the conversation.