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/*-
 *   BSD LICENSE
 *
 *   Copyright(c) 2010-2014 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
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 */

/**
 * @file
 * Branch Prediction Helpers in RTE
 */

#ifndef _RTE_BRANCH_PREDICTION_H_
#define _RTE_BRANCH_PREDICTION_H_

/**
 * Check if a branch is likely to be taken.
 *
 * This compiler builtin allows the developer to indicate if a branch is
 * likely to be taken. Example:
 *
 *   if (likely(x > 1))
 *      do_stuff();
 *
 */
#ifndef likely
#define likely(x)  __builtin_expect((x),1)
#endif /* likely */

/**
 * Check if a branch is unlikely to be taken.
 *
 * This compiler builtin allows the developer to indicate if a branch is
 * unlikely to be taken. Example:
 *
 *   if (unlikely(x < 1))
 *      do_stuff();
 *
 */
#ifndef unlikely
#define unlikely(x)  __builtin_expect((x),0)
#endif /* unlikely */

#endif /* _RTE_BRANCH_PREDICTION_H_ */