Re: [External] : Passing buffers to function in elisp

[Stefan Monnier]

> If `emms-info-native--read-and-decode-ogg-page' is called very often
> (hundreds of times or more), it's probably better to use one single
> buffer instead of a fresh temp buffer every single time.  Using temp
> buffers creates quite a bunch of garbage IME.

That's definitely something to consider.  Another is whether the ELisp
code was byte-compiled (if not, then all bets are off, the interpreter
itself generates a fair bit of garbage, especially if you use a lot of
macros).  Are you using `bindat-type`?


        Stefan