Atomic ref count

[infrom-software]

While pthread works, using atomics would be better.(not an issue but a todo)

[lvsti]

you mean like this? #25

[infrom-software]

More like atomic_ref_count.h from Chromium or cef_atomicops_x86_gcc.h from CEF/Linux since cef_atomicops_mac.h deprecated (in 10.13 at least).

[lvsti]

what difference would that make compared to the OS-provided locking mechanisms?

[infrom-software]

... or <stdatomic.h> of C11. (Sorry, stupid me)
Simpler, faster. No need to lock/block/wait here.

[infrom-software]

add_ref, release and has_one_ref from cef_base_ref_counted_t to be implemented directly in C using <stdatomic.h>. Just a suggestion.

[lvsti]

if you refer to the refcounting in CEFMarshaller then I'm afraid it has to be locking since it's not just about testing and changing a number but also setting/releasing the reference to self. But if you have a solution, feel free to submit a PR.

[infrom-software]

You're right. I didn't realise that.