2009/11/16 Jon <jon.forums@gmail.com>:

> I've updated my examples on the wiki to use only String's, but am wondering if FFI core should be agnostic for the ffi_lib arg?

I have no preference, but is there really any style reason to use
symbols over strings or vice-versa for this?

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> I personally prefer the Symbol style but I don't really have strong feelings other than "keep lib loads fast."

Well, compared to the cost of a dlopen() call, the cost of symbol vs
string for the ffi_lib arg isn't even a rounding error.  Its
equivalent to a butterfly flapping its wings in a hurricane.