Re: Question about style when converting from K&R to ANSI C.

Scott Robert Ladd
2003-06-01T13:40:12Z

Larry McVoy wrote:
>>Proposed conversion:
>>
>>int foo(void)
>>{
>> /* body here */
>>}
>
> which is why I've always preferred
>
> int
> foo(void)
> {
> /* body here */
> }
>
> Is there some reason that I'm missing that the kernel folks like it the other
> way?

Just my personal opinion:

The return value is part of the function signature; placing it on a
separate line implies a disconnect between the return value and the rest
of the declaration.

It's a matter of psychology; your mileage may vary.

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Scott Robert Ladd
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