On Sun, Jun 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM Smith, Jim via Std-Proposals
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> Hi All,
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> I suggest the following:
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> float{} a, b, c, d; // Initializes all variables to zero
> float{0.1f} a1, b1, c1, d1; // Initializes all variables to 0.1

`float{}` already has a meaning, as does `float{0.1f}`. Both of those
are expressions, so the syntax is a non-starter.

> Rationale:
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> - Conciseness: This approach reduces redundancy, making the code more compact and readable by eliminating the need to repeat initialization values for each variable.

Does a fairly rare circumstance *need* to be "concise"? We don't
commonly create 4 variables of the same type in the middle of a
function, and they *certainly* shouldn't be named short things like
`a` or `d1`.

So do we need shorthand syntax for what ought to be a fairly rare
circumstance? After all, people have to learn what this means, and if
they don't see it very often, that makes it much more surprising when
it shows up.

> - Consistency: When initializing multiple variables with the same value, it streamlines the process, avoiding repetitive declarations.
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> - Clarity of Intent: The use of {} makes it immediately clear that each variable is being initialized to a specific value, without the clutter of individual assignments.
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> - Cleaner Declarations: Especially in cases with many variables, this approach allows for a cleaner, more organized declaration without compromising on clarity.