Why should I use inline functions instead of plain old #define macros?, C++ FAQ

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FAQ: Why should I use `inline` functions instead of plain old `#define` macros? ←(in the new Super-FAQ)

It's in Section: Inline functions:

FAQ: What's the deal with inline functions?
FAQ: What's a simple example of procedural integration?
FAQ: Do inline functions improve performance?
FAQ: How can inline functions help with the tradeoff of safety vs. speed?
FAQ: Why should I use inline functions instead of plain old #define macros? (this FAQ)
FAQ: How do you tell the compiler to make a non-member function inline?
FAQ: How do you tell the compiler to make a member function inline?
FAQ: Is there another way to tell the compiler to make a member function inline?
FAQ: What's a good way to define inline member functions outside the class body?