Do not use a semicolon on the same line as an if, for, or while statement because this it typically indicates programmer error and can result in unexpected behavior.
Noncompliant Code Example
In this noncompliant code example, a semicolon is used on the same line as an if statement.
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if (a == b); {
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}
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Compliant Solution
It is likely, in this example, that the semicolon was accidentally inserted.
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Related Guidelines
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| MSC52-JG. Do not place a semicolon on the same line as an if, for, or while statement | |
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| ISO/IEC TR 24772 | Likely incorrect expression [KOA] |
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| Use of incorrect operator |
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Bibliography
| [Hatton 1995] | Section 2.7.2, "Errors of |
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