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I am a long-time assembler guy in 8051's and PICs, and just got my new Keil C51 IDE package. I am, not fluent in 'C' or Keil tools (yet). I have to look at someone else's existing code and compile it, but I get errors after loading their project and trying a build. Since I am new to the tool set, I am stumped on figuring out what is wrong. Is anyone out there who would take this set of files and help me figure out how ot get it to compile, or what is missing, for a fee? I could send the files and maybe you could help me understand what is wrong or missing? If I was more fluent with the tool set, I could get there myself, but time is critical. Can anyone help? (If this is posed in the wrong place, please forgive me!) Chris
Thanks for the input, fellas. After some time, I was given yet another set of files and this time the project compiles OK. Frustrating. What I seem to have is a terribly disorganized and haphazard programmer from whom I have inherited a real mess. (Anyone who thinks that C is "self-documenting" should see this garbage!)
Now I start again and try to understand this, but at least now I have a version that compiles.
Thanks again, and I will look for a consultant for help.
Chris
'C' is just a tool - it can be used well, or it can be used badly.
However, understanding any source code does require that you are familiar with the language - its syntax, semantics, and idioms.
I have inherited a real mess.
That sounds like the individual occupying the White House now.
@Dan Henry,
NDAA?
At least the code doesn't lie.
No.
JKRB23-4(i).
Is this a Yahoo News Forum now?
No, Bad Code is not Obama's fault. Do not like his coding? there is a special day in November just for that.
If you have not inherited Bad Code, you are either lucky or have not work in the business long enough. The worst is watching bad code being written, and hoping you do not inherit it.
Bad Code is not Obama's fault.
Agreed. Bad Code is Bush's fault.