Re: sizeof(var) vs sizeof(type), was Re: [PATCH] git: use COPY_ARRAY and MOVE_ARRAY in handle_alias()

[Philip Oakley <philipoakley@iee.email>]

On 26/09/2019 14:36, Derrick Stolee wrote:
> > > Another good reason to use "sizeof(var)" instead of sizeof(type)". :)
> > That is indeed a very good reason, in addition to getting the type right
> > automatically (by virtue of letting the compiler pick it).
> >
> > Should we make this an explicit guideline in our documentation?
> Better yet: can we create a Coccinelle script to fix it automatically?
>
> -Stolee
How about 'Both'. We can't assume all contributors have Coccinelle on 
their OS/system.

Philip