Re: Declaration design preference: type or name first

James Harris wrote:
> CBFalconer <cbfalco...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
.... snip ...
>
>> While I agree with your preference, here is a counter-example:
>>
>>   int         x;
>>   float       y;
>>   const int   c = 4;
>>   char        a, b;
>>
>>   typedef int t;
>>   int         (*m)(int j, int k);
>>
>>   void inc (int *x) {
>>     *x += 1;
>>   }
> 
> Of course, this only works where the type names are short. It also
> needs discipline when typing and maybe regressions to put in extra
> space not originally allowed for. I don't think it is practical for a
> language but recognise that wasn't the point you were making.

Well, I use the practice semi-consistently in C.  :-)

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