C6282

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warning C6282: Incorrect operator: assignment of constant in Boolean context. Consider using '==' instead

This warning indicates that an assignment of a constant to a variable was detected in a test context. Assignment of a constant to a variable in a test context is almost always incorrect. Replace the = with ==, or remove the assignment from the test context to resolve this warning.

The following code generates this warning:

void f( int i )  
{  
   while (i = 5)  
   {  
   // code    
   }  
}  

To correct this warning, use the following code:

void f( int i )  
{  
   while (i == 5)  
   {  
   // code    
   }  
}  

Compiler Warning (level 4) C4706