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Compiler-specific Features
}
aLocal += Function_Attributes_const_0(b);
return aLocal;
In this code Function_Attributes_const_0 might be called once only, with the result
being doubled to obtain the correct return value.
See also
• __attribute__((pure)) on page 4-37
• __pure on page 5-14 in the Compiler User Guide.
4.3.4 __attribute__((deprecated))
This function attribute indicates that a function exists but the compiler must generate a
warning if the deprecated function is used.
Note
This function attribute is a GNU compiler extension that is supported by the ARM
compiler.
Example
int Function_Attributes_deprecated_0(int b) __attribute__ ((deprecated));
4.3.5 __attribute__((malloc))
This function attribute indicates that the function can be treated like malloc and the
associated optimizations can be performed.
Note
This function attribute is a GNU compiler extension that is supported by the ARM
compiler.
Example
void * Function_Attributes_malloc_0(int b) __attribute__ ((malloc));
4.3.6 __attribute__((noinline))
This function attribute suppresses the inlining of a function at the call points of the
function.
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