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Compiler-specific Features
4.5.5 __attribute__((noinline)) constant variable attribute
The noinline variable attribute prevents the compiler from making any use of a constant
data value for optimization purposes, without affecting its placement in the object. This
feature can be used for patchable constants, that is, data that is later patched to a
different value. It is an error to try to use such constants in a context where a constant
value is required. For example, an array dimension.
Example
__attribute__((noinline)) const int m = 1;
See also
• #pragma inline, #pragma no_inline on page 4-66
• __attribute__((noinline)) on page 4-34
• __declspec(noinline) on page 4-27.
4.5.6 __attribute__((packed))
The packed variable attribute specifies that a variable or structure field has the smallest
possible alignment. That is, one byte for a variable, and one bit for a field, unless you
specify a larger value with the aligned attribute.
Note
This variable attribute is a GNU compiler extension that is supported by the ARM
compiler.
Example
struct
{
char a;
int b __attribute__ ((packed));
} Variable_Attributes_packed_0;
See also
• #pragma pack(n) on page 4-68
• Packed structures on page 5-10
• The __packed qualifier and unaligned data access on page 5-27 in the Compiler
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