Re: register variables

junky_fellow@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> what is the purpose of declaring a register variable ?

It tells the compiler that you think you have a better
idea about how to optimise code.

> why can't we find the address of register variable ?

That's the one guaranteed effect of using the register qualifier.

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pete
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