[dcl.meaning.general] Remove extern in one case to make example 3 more informative
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Eisenwave
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extern in one case to make example 3 more informative
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@opensdh I'd welcome your views on this! |
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The paragraph mentions that if the declaration declares a function, or uses the
externspecifier, then ...However, the example only shows declarations which are both functions and use the
externspecifier, making it less informative. This PR removesexternin one of the two declarations, to make it clear thatexternisn't required, and declaring a local function in itself is enough for the paragraph to apply.