Re: Which code style do you prefer the most?

On 26/02/2025 12:43, Ar Rakin wrote:

David Brown <david.brown@hesbynett.no> writes:
 

On 25/02/2025 17:52, Ar Rakin wrote:

On 2/25/25 10:28 PM, David Brown wrote:

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And for your own code, don't be afraid to find a better way of
writing your code.  You don't have to be restricted to a C standard
that was replaced a generation ago.  You don't have to limit
yourself to code that was designed to work well with computers,
software and screens from four decades ago.

I agree! The C projects that I have built use latest C features. I
usually always use the `-std=gnu17` or `-std=gnu23` compiler
flag. (Yes, I do use the GNU C extensions often.)

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In that case, use // comments instead of /* */ comments when it makes
sense.  Use line layout that makes sense and suits /your/ usage -
don't use a layout for function definitions based on what some ancient
editor liked unless you also like that ancient editor, or you like
that layout.   Pick a tab size that suits /your/ preferences for
coding, using tab characters or spaces for whatever works best with
/your/ choice of tools.

 I actually prefer /* */ comments over // comments. There is no specific
reason for this, I just tend to like it that way. And yeah, I use Emacs,
you *might* say it is ancient but I love Emacs.

There's nothing wrong with preferences - whether it be for comment style or a chosen editor / IDE.
I'm not so keen on choosing a particular style simply because it works well with a particular editor - or picking an editor simply because it works well with a particular style.