static assert

static_assert.c

#define ASSERT_CONCAT_(a, b) a##b
#define ASSERT_CONCAT(a, b) ASSERT_CONCAT_(a, b)
/* These can't be used after statements in c89. */
#ifdef __COUNTER__
  #define STATIC_ASSERT(e,m) \
    { enum { ASSERT_CONCAT(static_assert_, __COUNTER__) = 1/(!!(e)) }; }
#else
  /* This can't be used twice on the same line so ensure if using in headers
   * that the headers are not included twice (by wrapping in #ifndef...#endif)
   * Note it doesn't cause an issue when used on same line of separate modules
   * compiled with gcc -combine -fwhole-program.  */
  #define STATIC_ASSERT(e,m) \
    { enum { ASSERT_CONCAT(assert_line_, __LINE__) = 1/(!!(e)) }; }
#endif