Useful feature for next version of C

A ->= operator, and possibly .=, which would make it easier to go through linked lists and other such structures with lots of pointers. Instead of writing

p = p -> next;

it can now be

p ->= next;

or, if you're working with binary trees, instead of


while(t && t->v != i)
 if(t->v < i)
  t = t -> l;
 else
  t = t -> r;

it becomes


while(t && t->v != i)
 t ->= (t->v < i) ? l : r;

I'm working on a C-like compiler and I thought this would be a good idea.

I use macros within macros. It helps reduce clutter and can be manipulated easily. e.g.
#define MAXBUF 1000
#define NMAX MAXBUF*8


_________________________________________
http://xs135.xs.to/xs135/09042/av922.jpg
Velox Et Astrum gamedev forum: http://etastrum.phpbb3now.com
We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology. We have also arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. This is a prescription for disaster. We might get away with it for awhile, but sooner or later this combustible mixture of ignorance and power is going to blow up in our faces.