Specifiers

Specifiers are keywords or words used in programming languages, particularly in C and C++, to influence how the compiler treats certain parts of the code. They provide additional instructions, such as telling the compiler about data storage duration, linkage, or optimization hints. For example, specifiers like `static`, `extern`, or `const` help define whether a variable is limited to a specific scope, shared across files, or protected from modification. Essentially, specifiers help programmers communicate detailed intentions to the compiler, ensuring the code behaves correctly and efficiently during compilation and execution.