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A type synonym is a | A '''type synonym''' is a new name for an existing [[type]]. | ||
Values of different synonyms of the same type are entirely compatible. | |||
In Haskell you can define a type synonym using <code>type</code>: | In Haskell you can define a type synonym using <code>type</code>: | ||
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In C you define a type synonym using <code>typedef</code>. | In C you define a type synonym using <code>typedef</code>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 29 November 2007
A type synonym is a new name for an existing type.
Values of different synonyms of the same type are entirely compatible.
In Haskell you can define a type synonym using type:
type MyChar = CharIn C you define a type synonym using typedef.