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Re:C uses "&" for the address-operator because 'ampersand so... by reactordev on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @10:50AM (#37832839)
break; has a special color value in my IDE’s. Just so it’s loud. Strictly because of what you describe.
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Re:C uses "&" for the address-operator because 'ampersand so... by AnimalMuppet on Tuesday October 10, 2023 @12:45PM (#37834435)
That's not a bad idea, but it still leaves you having to notice when the loudness is silently missing. (It's easier when it's loud, but still...)
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