Thread: extern var

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    Lightbulb extern var

    why don't we use all variables as external variables in c?

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    Why would you want to? The extern keyword means the variable is defined in another file.

    Do you really mean to ask why don't we make all variables global?

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    > why don't we use all variables as external variables in c?
    Create a single global variable called 'i' and use if for ALL your loops.

    Then report back.
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