[RFA] alloca coding standard

[Jim Blandy]

Nick Duffek <nsd@redhat.com> writes:

> 
> On 13-Nov-2000, Kevin Buettner wrote:
> 
> >I think we ought to just pick a number (in bytes) and not mention
> >pages at all.  
> 
> I agree.  I'll rework the patch to specify 512 bytes or whatever number
> the group thinks is reasonable.

Often the size will be data-dependent, and not under the control of
the person submitting the patch at all.  Is a register file 512 bytes
long?

It must be a judgement call, so I don't see much point in being
precise.  Rather, the documentation should explain the issues, so the
person can make an educated decision.