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auto specifier

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In C++11, the `auto` specifier is a language feature that lets the compiler deduce the type of variables and return types from context, improving the readability and maintainability of code. In the SGen verification tool, it is identified as one of the key C++11 enablers alongside lambdas, random number generation libraries, `std::function`, and regular expressions.

First seen 6/16/2026
Last seen 6/16/2026
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auto specifier

The auto specifier is a C++11 language feature. When used for variables and return types, the auto keyword specifies that the type will be deduced by the compiler.

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SGen code uses the auto specifier as shown in working code examples.

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[1] The auto specifier is a C++11 feature where, for variables and return types, the auto keyword specifies that the type will be deduced by the compiler. Micro-processor verification using a C++11 sequence-based stimulus engine
[2] The auto specifier improves the readability and maintainability of code. Micro-processor verification using a C++11 sequence-based stimulus engine
[3] SGen lists the auto specifier as one of the key C++11 enablers, demonstrated in a working code example in section II.B. Micro-processor verification using a C++11 sequence-based stimulus engine