Re: [fpc-pascal] implementation-part

[Michael Van Canneyt via fpc-pascal]

On Fri, 15 Dec 2023, Adriaan van Os via fpc-pascal wrote:



The Freepascal Language Reference (version 3.2.0) states in section 16.2

"As can be seen from the syntax diagram, a unit always consists of a 
interface and an implementation part."


and

"Both the interface part or implementation part can be empty, but the 
keywords Interface and implementation must be specified.


However, this was changed when implementing macpas mode (or at least for the 
macpas mode) in that the implementation part is no longer obligatory. This is 
useful for units with (only) external declarations.


Really ?

Not being a macpas user, I was not aware of this. 
I will update the documentation.


Thank you for pointing it out.

Michael.
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[fpc-pascal] implementation-part

[Adriaan van Os via fpc-pascal]

The Freepascal Language Reference (version 3.2.0) states in section 16.2

"As can be seen from the syntax diagram, a unit always consists of a interface and an 
implementation part."


and

"Both the interface part or implementation part can be empty, but the keywords Interface and 
implementation must be specified.


However, this was changed when implementing macpas mode (or at least for the macpas mode) in that 
the implementation part is no longer obligatory. This is useful for units with (only) external 
declarations.


Regards,

Adriaan van Os
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