A May 31, 2026 publication presents the right-left rule for interpreting a complex C declaration and recommends a reference book.
On May 31, 2026, a publication explained the declaration `char (*(*x[3])(void))[5]` using the right-left rule: `x` is an array of three pointers to functions taking no arguments and returning pointers to arrays of five `char`. The rule is presented as a practical way to decipher complex C declarations.
The publication recommends *Expert C Programming*, by Peter van der Linden. Consult the original text and check the interpretation against C grammar or a compiler; if you use an AI tool to study it, do not include internal code or documents without authorization.