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Asked: June 14, 20262026-06-14T03:59:34+00:00 2026-06-14T03:59:34+00:00

Can if defined (XX) be placed inside a struct/union in a header file ?

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Can if defined (XX) be placed inside a struct/union in a header file?

struct
{
 int i;
 #if defined(xx)
 int j;
 #endif
}t;

I am dealing with a large file base of .c and .h files and I need to know the possible cons of this type of usage.

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    2026-06-14T03:59:35+00:00Added an answer on June 14, 2026 at 3:59 am

    While completely valid, a definite con to using this is any time you need to use t.j you would also have to surround it with your #if defined(xx) otherwise you will invoke compiler errors

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