I agree with your colleague.
I use several compilers and several "C Type" languages, not all of them
will give a warning but all will generate the error.

On 12 March 2012 10:03, Jim <jimf@webstudios.co.uk> wrote:

> I have a colleague who insists on using this reverse syntax
>
> if(0 =3D=3D x) {
> ...do stuff
> }
>
> which I find odd to read at the best of times...
>
> We're using embedded C, (Hitech), and whilst
> if(x =3D0)   doesn't throw an error, it does throw a warning.
>
> oh well.
>
> -Jim
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Isn't that just what warnings are for? It compiles OK but it might not =
be
> > what you wanted. Just like:
> >
> > if (A=3DB){
> > ...
> >
>
>
>
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