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

[Scott Robert Ladd]

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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