Stephen D. Barnes wrote:
> int test;
> /************* START OF MAIN FUNCTION ***************/
> int main ( void )
> {
>    test = 1;
>    while (test < 10)
>    {
>        test ++;
>    }
> }
>
> when the last bracket is reached, a software reset occurs. Why?

Well what *should* it do when the top level MAIN returns?  This is something
that makes no sense in a microcontroller, so the compiler probably sticks a
RESET instruction or jump to 0 in there.

Short answer: Don't do that.

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