Re: Array of functions

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From: Walter Murray
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1989 18:19

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Norman Diamond writes:

> Section 3.5.4.2 does not attempt to prohibit a declaration of the form
>   extern int f[3]();  /* array of 3 functions, each returning int */
> What shall be the meaning of such a declaration?

Behavior is undefined because it's an erroneous program construct.
Section 3.1.2.5 disallows arrays of functions.

Walter Murray
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Subject: Re: Array of functions
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Date: 20 Nov 89 18:19:13 GMT
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