Posted on June 12, 2018 at 20:03 Title Document: Tech Talk: Using the volatile Keyword in Embedded C
What is the volatile keyword in C?
C's volatile keyword is a qualifier that is applied to a variable when it is declared. It tells the compiler that the value of the variable may change at any time--without any action being taken by the code the compiler finds nearby. The implications of this are quite serious. However, before we examine them, let's take a look at the syntax.
In this video, Barr Group Principal Engineer Dan Smith offers important tips for how to best use the volatile keyword in Embedded C.
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