Neither GCC nor Clang are compliant with standard C++
A technical discussion argues that major C++ compilers, GCC and Clang, do not strictly adhere to the C++ standard regarding function type language linkage. The author suggests the standard itself is flawed and that current compiler behavior is a practical necessity to avoid breaking existing application binary interfaces.
Why it matters
Highlights a discrepancy between language specifications and real-world compiler implementation, which is critical for systems programming.
neither gcc nor clang are compliant with standard c++
Technical analysis of software standards; no political or social bias.
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