C99 doesn't need function bodies, or 'VLAs are Turing complete'

Re:C99 doesn't need function bodies, or 'VLAs are Turing com... by Koshkin on Thursday August 04, 2022 @02:38PM (#32346676)

I like your comparison of a C programmer with a samurai.

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Re:C99 doesn't need function bodies, or 'VLAs are Turing com... by phibz on Thursday August 04, 2022 @06:06PM (#32348913)

It's more like the C programmer is a sushi master. They can make a delicious, beautifully crafted snack. But if the wrong ingredients are used you'll get very sick.

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Re:C99 doesn't need function bodies, or 'VLAs are Turing com... by pjmlp on Thursday August 04, 2022 @02:44PM (#32346737)

Including that most of them end up doing Seppuku on their applications.

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Re:C99 doesn't need function bodies, or 'VLAs are Turing com... by agumonkey on Thursday August 04, 2022 @04:28PM (#32347908)

while we're hugging them from behind

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