I think it's more to do with the requirement that mandatory arguments have to go... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		rlpb on Dec 8, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I always forget the argument order of the `ln -s` ... I think it's more to do with the requirement that mandatory arguments have to go before optional ones (it wouldn't work the other way round).

Sharlin on Dec 8, 2010 [–]

In strcpy, memcpy and partners, both arguments are (rather obviously) mandatory...

Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact