the static identifier in the global scope

[parag_paul]

hi All
for the following

#include <stdio.h>
typedef struct{
int a ;
int b[100];
char* j;
} AST;

static AST a;


Now is there any need for the static identifier?
-Parag

 

[Ian Collins]

hi All
for the following

#include <stdio.h>
typedef struct{
int a ;
int b[100];
char* j;
} AST;

static AST a;


Now is there any need for the static identifier?

Where do you want a to be visible? Any decent C book will explain this.