The unprotoize command is used to remove function prototypes from C language source code files. This command is useful for developers who want to remove function prototypes from their code to make it more concise and readable.
Overview
The unprotoize command can be used in the following way:
unprotoize [options] [file ...]
The unprotoize command takes one or more files as input and removes the function prototypes from them. The modified files are written to standard output.
Examples
To remove function prototypes from a single file, you can use the following command:
unprotoize file.c
To remove function prototypes from multiple files, you can use the following command:
unprotoize file1.c file2.c file3.c
Options
The unprotoize command has the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
-h |
Display help message and exit |
-V |
Display version information and exit |
Troubleshooting tips
If you encounter an error while using the unprotoize command, make sure that you have the correct permissions to modify the files that you are working with. Additionally, if you are using the command on a large codebase, be sure to make a backup of your files before running the command.
Notes
The unprotoize command is a simple yet powerful tool for developers who want to remove function prototypes from their C source code files. By doing so, they can make their code more concise and easier to read.