Pass-by-value Optional arguments

· Fortran Lang Discourse · July 6, 2026, 10:53 a.m.
Fortran Compiler Bugs programming techniques Optional Arguments
Summary
The blog post discusses the use of VALUE attributes on optional arguments in Fortran, detailing a segfault issue encountered under several compilers, with speculation about whether it's a bug or an invalid design choice, contributing to a broader conversation on compiler behavior and language intricacies.
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