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A constant associates an identifier with a constant value.
const_decl ::= const_def const_def ::= <identifier> = const_expr const_expr ::= expr |
A constant expression is an expression that can be evaluated during compilation by a mere textual scan without actually executing the program. Its operands are constants or standard functions that can be evaluated at compile time.
The standard constant identifier NIL is a zero pointer value. It is compatible with any other pointer type. If the language extensions are enabled via a compiler switch or directive, it is also compatible with any procedure type.
Examples of constant declarations are:
N = 100
limit = 2*N - 1
fullSet = {0..SIZE(BITSET)*8-1}
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