NH> However, if I write the code this way there are no errors:
NH> switch (foo) {
NH>     case 1 : {
NH>         int bar = 2;
NH>         break;
NH>     }
NH>     case 2 : {
NH>         int bar = 3;
NH>         break;
NH>     }
NH> }
NH> I was under the assumption that the braces weren't necessary in C++
NH> far as declaring variables is concerned.  Why then do I need the
NH> braces?  Do the added braces affect portability in any way?
Yes, only correct code is portable :-)
What's  your  problem  with writing two additional characters? Does it
help you if I tell you that well designed code  doesn't  contain  many
switch statements?
Thomas
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