We have the need to generate code that initializes certain variables and runtime-related values with expressions that can't be evaluated statically at compile-time. One method to do this, would be to create an __attribute__ ((constructor)) function that contains statements which initialize the valures of interest.
Are there language dialects that already have this requirement to evaluate and assign initial values at runtime? Do they use a general mechanism like the constructor attribute or somehow roll their own? (I can see how GCC's constructor mechanism may not be sufficiently general for Ada, for example). Ideally, I'd prefer to use some already developed and proven code/approach rather than re-invent the wheel. Any pointers/tips appreciated. thanks.
