Question 1.12

What's the auto keyword good for?


Nothing; it's archaic. See also question 20.37.

References: K&R1 Sec. A8.1 p. 193
ANSI Sec. 3.1.2.4, Sec. 3.5.1
ISO Sec. 6.1.2.4, Sec. 6.5.1
H&S Sec. 4.3 p. 75, Sec. 4.3.1 p. 76


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