Do not use a semicolon on the same line as an if
, for
, or while
statement because this 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.
if (a == b); { /* ... */ }
Compliant Solution
It is likely, in this example, that the semicolon was accidentally inserted.
if (a == b) { /* ... */ }
Related Guidelines
EXP15-C. Do not place a semicolon on the same line as an if, for, or while statement |
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[ISO/IEC TR 24772:2010 |
http://www.aitcnet.org/isai/] |
"Likely Incorrect Expression [java:KOA]" |
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