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From: Keith Thompson <kst-u@mib.org>
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Subject: Re: How to compile several C files
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Richard Heathfield <rjh@cpax.org.uk> writes:
> On 07/02/17 18:05, Alla _ wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> Now I have only one header, and one .c file. Splitting turned
>> out to be not such a pleasant task given the need for both
>> .c files to access same structures, thus creating the need
>> for global objects,
>
> No no no no NO! It does /not/ create such a need. The structure /types/ 
> can be shared (which is one major reason we have headers). The /objects/ 
> can be passed around as parameters.
>
> Nevertheless: I think you've made a good decision. Multiple-file 
> projects can wait until you have more time available to learn how to do 
> them properly.

The word "structure" should be treated as an adjective, not a noun.  You
can have a structure object or a structure type.  If you say you need to
access the same structures, it's not clear which one you're talking
about.

The same applies to "array", "pointer", et al.

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