why does this variable fail to link with the one outside of the while loop scope | Smarter Dev | Page 1

cloud bay Aug 27, 2025, 2:47 PM

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For some reason the variable acts as if it was being redeclared instead of linking with the one outside of the while loop, and i cant figure out why

random caveBOT Aug 27, 2025, 2:47 PM

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sullen topaz Aug 27, 2025, 2:47 PM

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because you re-declare it?

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just get rid of the AST* before your variable and it'll work

cloud bay Aug 27, 2025, 2:48 PM

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sullen topaz just get rid of the `AST*` before your variable and it'll work

oh my god im actually idiotic

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i swear to god i was looking at this for last 20 minutes and i didnt notice

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thanks

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