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From: Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com>
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Subject: Re: Opinions on `defer`?
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Alexis <flexibeast@gmail.com> writes:

> Hi all,
>
> "Modern C" author Jens Gustedt has been posting on his blog about a
> proposed `defer` feature (as provided by e.g. Zig and Go), the most
> recent being:
>
>   https://gustedt.wordpress.com/2025/01/06/simple-defer-ready-to-use/
>
> What do people here think about having such a feature in C?

The issue being addressed is one well worth addressing.

The proposed solution ('defer') is awful.  If this feature is
being considered for the C standard it should be rejected
out of hand.