Thanks for the resource Scott
https://bartoszmilewski.com/2008/12/01/c-atomics-and-memory-ordering/
On Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM scott beeker <devbytheb...@gmail.com> wrote:

> *True*
> *However, it's important to note that in some cases, multiple loads might
> be necessary for correctness, such as in certain lock-free algorithms or
> when implementing specific memory ordering requirements*
> *citation
> <https://bartoszmilewski.com/2008/12/01/c-atomics-and-memory-ordering/>.**When
> working with atomic variables, it's best to:*
>
>    - *Only use atomic operations when necessary for thread-safety and
>    synchronization.*
>    - *Choose the appropriate memory ordering for each operation to avoid
>    overly strict guarantees when not needed.*
>    - *Consider using higher-level synchronization primitives (like
>    mutexes or channels) for more complex scenarios, as they can be easier to
>    reason about and may have better performance characteristics in some 
> cases.*
>
> *Remember, the key is to balance correctness with performance, using
> atomic operations judiciously and only when required for proper
> synchronization between threads.*
>
> On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 3:13:38 PM UTC-8 Ian Lance Taylor wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 2:54 PM Roger <rogerdilm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > True or false, it's better to avoid loading atomic variables
>> unnecessarily?
>>
>> Questions like this always depend on the context. There is no answer
>> that is always correct in all situations.
>>
>> That said, all else being equal, it's better to avoid loading any
>> variable unnecessarily. That applies to both ordinary variables and
>> atomic variables.
>>
>> Ian
>>
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