Functions Declarations

Syntax

PrefixFunctionQualifier ReturnType Identifier(Args...) SuffixFunctionQualifier { /*function body*/ }

The qualifiers are optional.

Prefix Qualifiers

Placed before the return type.

Qualifier	Description
inline	Hint for inlining
noreturn	Function never returns
discardable	Return value may be ignored
deprecated	Marked for removal
virtual	Enables runtime polymorphism

Suffix Qualifiers

Placed after the parameter list.

Qualifier	Description
abstract	Pure virtual (no implementation)
override	Overrides base class method
final	Prevents further override
const	Non-mutating method
throws	May throw exceptions

Examples

// free function
inline int32 computeSum(int32 a, int32 b) { return a + b; }

// non-returning function
noreturn void terminate() { /* exits program */ }

// discardable return
discardable int32 tryParse(ascii* str) { /* ... */ }

// deprecated function
deprecated("use newMethod instead") void oldMethod() { /* ... */ }

// virtual method
virtual void update() { /* ... */ }

// pure virtual method
virtual void draw() abstract;

// override with const
virtual int32 getCount() const override { return _count; }

// final override that throws
virtual void process() override final throws { /* ... */ }