New Function Attributes

__attribute__ is a language feature that allows you to add attributes to functions. The capabilities are similar to those of #pragma. It is more integrated into the language syntax than pragmas and its placement in the source code depends on the construct to which the attribute is being applied.

The new function attributes in this release are "malloc", "non-exposing", "noreturn", and "format". Refer to the Pragmas and Attributes online help topic for additional information.