> > If I have a char array, and it's > always written by the char array, can it > > be always reliably read by any combination of > short/int/long pointers? > > > > As I understand, the compiler will see byte writes for > all types, so > > readind shoulg be fine without violating any strict > alias rules. Just > > can't write the array by any other type than char[] > access. Right? -Jason > > No. You can access anything only as its declared type > or character type; > an array of char thus can be accessed as char only. > > Segher However, what I said is walking the fine line of following that rule. I have several overlapping read-only types, BUT they are only written as char. Hence, they'll always resolve to the correct value. I haven't been able to construct any code which fails to work yet. If a char write precedes a type's access to the same location, then it will be seen. As far as I can tell, that basic rule is followed here! Jason
