http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=60915
Bug ID: 60915
Summary: confusing diagnostic from attribute on function
definition
Product: gcc
Version: unknown
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: P3
Component: c
Assignee: unassigned at gcc dot gnu.org
Reporter: tromey at gcc dot gnu.org
Consider this program:
int something(void) __attribute__((__visibility__("default")))
{
return 23;
}
Compiling gives:
barimba. gcc --syntax-only t.c
t.c:2:1: error: expected ‘,’ or ‘;’ before ‘{’ token
{
^
A few notes here:
First, while this is not the correct syntax, it seems natural
enough that I've written it several times by mistake now.
Is there any chance it could be blessed?
Second, I think the diagnostic could be improved. For example
it could mention that an attribute is not valid in this position
on a definition, and suggest an alternative.
Third, the manual could use an example of how to do this.
