Static functions in Linux device driver?

Question

Is there a reason why most function definition in device driver in linux code is defined as static? Is there a reason for this?

I was told this is for scoping and to pr

Answer 1

I concur. This is common and wise practice in any C code - not just kernel code! Don't go thinking this is only appropriate for low level stuff, any C code that stretches past one .c file should have thought given to this.