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constinit

constinit is a C++20 keyword used to specify that a variable with static or thread storage duration must be initialized at compile-time, ensuring constant initialization. It guarantees that the variable's initialization occurs during the static initialization phase, preventing runtime overhead and potential order-of-initialization issues. This is particularly useful for global or static variables where deterministic, zero-cost initialization is required.

Also known as: const init, const-init, C++20 constinit, constant initialization specifier, static initialization keyword
🧊Why learn constinit?

Developers should use constinit when they need to enforce compile-time initialization for static or thread-local variables to avoid dynamic initialization costs and ensure predictable behavior in performance-critical or safety-critical systems. It is essential in scenarios like embedded systems, real-time applications, or when initializing global constants with complex expressions that can be evaluated at compile-time, such as in template metaprogramming or constexpr contexts.

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