Re: [pcre-dev] Atomic group optimizations issue

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Author: ND
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To: Pcre-dev@exim.org
Subject: Re: [pcre-dev] Atomic group optimizations issue

> Here is the answer to your question: in the second case, you see the
> effect of an optimization called "tail recursion".
> Suggestion: if it is possible, don't use capturing brackets inside
> atomic blocks.
>


Thanks a lot, Zoltan!

Can you explain, why capturing atomic groups with capturing brackets
inside can't produce tail recursion in cases when '(?:' can do this?


Best regards