puts("Hello World); How does that even compile without the closing "? | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		readthenotes1 on Sept 17, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: So You Think You Know C? (2020) [pdf] `puts("Hello World);` How does that even compile without the closing "?

P-Nuts on Sept 17, 2023 [–]

The compiler isn’t strictly required by the standard to emit a syntax error when given an invalid program.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact