---
doc/developer.texi | 8 ++++++++
1 file changed, 8 insertions(+)
diff --git a/doc/developer.texi b/doc/developer.texi
index b3e1513..a30cc9d 100644
--- a/doc/developer.texi
+++ b/doc/developer.texi
@@ -200,6 +200,14 @@ For externally visible symbols, each library has its own
prefix. Check
the existing code and choose names accordingly.
@end itemize
+Furthermore, name space reserved for the system should not be invaded.
+Identifiers ending in @code{_t} are reserved by
+@url{http://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/007904975/functions/xsh_chap02_02.html#tag_02_02_02,
POSIX}.
+Also avoid names starting with @code{__} or @code{_} followed by an uppercase
+letter as they are reserved by the C standard. Names starting with @code{_}
+are reserved at the file level and may not be used for externally visible
+symbols. If in doubt, just avoid names starting with @code{_} altogether.
+
@subsection Miscellaneous conventions
@itemize @bullet
@item
--
1.7.9.5
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