extern variable assignment

Hello everyone,


Statement like this,

extern int i = 3;

1. Is it correct?

2. Is it definition or declaration? Any special function or benefits we could get compared with

extern int i; or
int i = 3


thanks in advance,
George

1) No.

And I thought I had made it quite clear in my other post that it was an example of what could happen if such code was legal.

This was discussed yesterday - or was it the day before - and no, you should not be allowed to do that.

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Mats

A definition does not have an extern keyword.
Using the extern keyword, it can only be a declaration and thus it cannot be initialized.

Thanks CornedBee and others,


I agree we have discussed before. I just saw some code written by others, so I feel confused and come here again. It is not correct code even if it can compile. :-)

My question is answered.

Originally Posted by CornedBee

1) No.

And I thought I had made it quite clear in my other post that it was an example of what could happen if such code was legal.

regards,
George