Cairo Inlining

Overview

Explain how Cairo inlining works, its attributes, and performance vs size tradeoffs.

Quick Use

• Read references/inlining.md before answering.
• Use short examples with #[inline(always)] and #[inline(never)].
• Emphasize that inlining hints may be ignored.

Response Checklist

• Choose between #[inline], #[inline(always)], and #[inline(never)].
• Mention that inlining reduces call overhead but can increase code size.
• Suggest inlining small, frequently called functions.

Example Requests

• "When should I use #[inline(always)]?"
• "Why did my program size increase after inlining?"