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diff --git a/Documentation/CodingGuidelines b/Documentation/CodingGuidelines index df72fe0177..278083526d 100644 --- a/Documentation/CodingGuidelines +++ b/Documentation/CodingGuidelines @@ -656,6 +656,19 @@ For C programs: unsigned other_field:1; unsigned field_with_longer_name:1; + - Array names should be named in the singular form if the individual items are + subject of use. E.g.: + + char *dog[] = ...; + walk_dog(dog[0]); + walk_dog(dog[1]); + + Cases where the array is employed as a whole rather than as its unit parts, + the plural forms is preferable. E.g: + + char *dogs[] = ...; + walk_all_dogs(dogs); + For Perl programs: - Most of the C guidelines above apply. |