[cfe-dev] Priority settings for static variables and __attribute__((destructor))

[Anton Korobeynikov]

> Well, this would be a weak point since Apple recommend
> __attribute__((destructor)) as a module finalizer.
And this is perfectly fine. As I said, 'constructor' and 'destructor'
attributes are recognized and work w/o any problems.

You cannot rely on priorities scattered across different modules.

> Does this mean that the module ctor/dtor are unable to safely use any
> existing static variables?
Static variables of which type? The example you mentioned seems to be
written in C. In C there are no constructors / destructors (in C++
sense), so you're fine here.

In C++ case you need to use init_priority attribute. And again, you
can rely on the order of constructor / destructor execution only
inside single module (on darwin).

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With best regards, Anton Korobeynikov
Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics, Saint Petersburg State University