Re: [Plplot-devel] Should we unformly use the const attribute for our input arrays?

[Arjen M. <arj...@de...>]

Hi Maurice, Alan,

On 2011-03-09 08:53, Maurice LeBrun wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 19:58:26 (-0800) Alan W. Irwin writes:
>  > I have already had one positive response off-list from Andrew on this
>  > question so I have decided to start the process to see how far I can
>  > get.
> 
> I just *have* to post the const-nazi bit here.  Apologies to anyone who is
> offended by the portrayal (btw my mom's side of the family is German).  I
> thought it was really funny.  And, although sometimes it's a PITA, I do really
> like const.
> 
> http://gamesfromwithin.com/the-const-nazi
> 

my C skills mostly predate the introduction of const, but perhaps this
web page will clarify to me _how_ to use it. Frankly, I have been
puzzled over the correct use/placement of the keyword and that has
probably led to me never really looking into it.

I agree though that if this will clarify the intended use of the
arguments (if only to the human reader), we should use it.

Regards,

Arjen
 

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