126. A derived type can be used where a scalar is needed.

topic: Derived types

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A derived type variable is a scalar even if it has array components. Arrays of varying-length strings or pointers can be simulated. A derived type can be used where a scalar is required, for example as the dummy argument of an elemental procedure.

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A derived type variable is a scalar even if it has array components. Arrays of varying-length strings or pointers can be simulated. A derived type can be used where a scalar is required, for example as the dummy argument of an elemental procedure.pic.twitter.com/QMUCesqyVR

— FortranTip (@fortrantip) February 17, 2022

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