In C some things aren't what they seem

The article discusses an interesting quirk in the C programming language where the expression "x --> 0" can be misleading. Although the "->" operator does not exist in C, the expression is interpreted as two separate operators: the post-decrement operator "--" and the greater-than operator ">". This allows the while loop to function correctly, decrementing the value of x until it reaches zero, while also checking if x is greater than zero. The example provided demonstrates that the loop iterates 100 times, printing the values from 99 down to 0. The author emphasizes that while this code works, it is likely to confuse programmers who may not understand the underlying mechanics, highlighting the importance of clarity in coding practices.

- The expression "x --> 0" in C is a combination of two operators, not a single operator.

- The post-decrement operator and the greater-than operator work together in the while loop.

- The code example iterates 100 times, printing values from 99 to 0.

- The article warns against writing confusing code that may mislead programmers.

- Clarity in coding practices is essential for maintainability and understanding.