> "The function that is least likely to cause a problem is one that doesn't exist, which is the benefit of inlining it." > That's the equivalent of saying "

> "The function that is least likely to cause a problem is one that doesn't exist, which is the benefit of inlining it." > That's the equivalent of saying "the faster you drive the safer you are b/c you're spending less time in danger" What I believe he means is that functions calls at different places can be a source of trouble when you're not side-effect free.