__attribute__ in GNU C

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sud03r picture sud03r · Sep 22, 2009 · Viewed 48.9k times · Source

Why and how is __attribute__ used in GNU C programs?

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qrdl picture qrdl · Sep 22, 2009

GCC attributes:

  • Function attributes described here
  • Variable attributes described here
  • Type attributes described here

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