On Mon, 2013-11-04 at 17:28 +1300, Maxim Kuvyrkov wrote: > I am considering a project to add Apple's blocks [*] extension to GCC. I am > looking at adding blocks support to C, C++ and Obj-C/C++ front-ends. > > There are many challenges (both technical and copyright) that require work > before any patches are ready for review, and I would appreciate indication > from front-end maintainers on whether a technically sound implementation of > Blocks extension would be a welcome addition to GCC front-ends.
What is the status of this or similar features (eg, lambdas) in ISO C? IOW, what was the feedback on the blocks part of http://www.open-std.org/jtc1/sc22/wg14/www/docs/n1370.pdf, and are there any follow-ups? IMHO, it would be preferable to support what might have a chance of ending up in ISO C.
