[Issue 936] New: Optimization by compiler hints

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http://d.puremagic.com/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=936

           Summary: Optimization by compiler hints
           Product: D
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: PC
        OS/Version: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: enhancement
          Priority: P5
         Component: DMD
        AssignedTo: bugzilla at digitalmars.com
        ReportedBy: arkangath at gmail.com


The Microsoft C++ compiler used compiler hints such as assume(var<[constant]);
to help the compiler optimize code. DMD could also benefit from similar hints
to improve optimizations.

Actually, rather than removing "assert"s from debug code, why not use it's
conditions to optimize code in release version?


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