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std::unordered_map and std::deque complexity

Understanding Complexity std unordered map and std deque in C When dealing with data structures in C understanding their complexities is crucial for efficient p

2 min read 21-10-2024 19
std::unordered_map and std::deque complexity
std::unordered_map and std::deque complexity

std::type_identity to support several variadic argument lists

Understanding std type identity to Support Several Variadic Argument Lists in C When dealing with templates and variadic argument lists in C its common to encou

2 min read 19-10-2024 32
std::type_identity to support several variadic argument lists
std::type_identity to support several variadic argument lists

What in the C standard allows compilers to optimize `(((char *)p - 1) == NULL` to false?

Understanding C Standard Optimizations Why char p 1 NULL Evaluates to False In the C programming language certain expressions can be optimized by compilers base

3 min read 14-10-2024 32
What in the C standard allows compilers to optimize `(((char *)p - 1) == NULL` to false?
What in the C standard allows compilers to optimize `(((char *)p - 1) == NULL` to false?

Can `::` and `*` forming a member pointer type come from different macro expansions, or must they appear as a single token?

The Curious Case of and in C Are They Friends or Foes Lets delve into a common C question Can and forming a member pointer type originate from different macro e

less than a minute read 04-10-2024 32
Can `::` and `*` forming a member pointer type come from different macro expansions, or must they appear as a single token?
Can `::` and `*` forming a member pointer type come from different macro expansions, or must they appear as a single token?

Calling non-const operator() on a const lambda object

Calling Non Const operator on a Const Lambda Object A C Conundrum Lets explore a common C scenario that can lead to confusion calling a non const member functio

2 min read 04-10-2024 35
Calling non-const operator() on a const lambda object
Calling non-const operator() on a const lambda object

How to Avoid Undefiened behaviour while using GetAdaptersAddresses

How to Avoid Undefined Behavior with Get Adapters Addresses A Guide to Network Interface Management The Get Adapters Addresses function in Windows is a powerful

3 min read 04-10-2024 35
How to Avoid Undefiened behaviour while using GetAdaptersAddresses
How to Avoid Undefiened behaviour while using GetAdaptersAddresses

Why is mutable lambda converted to function pointer instead of calling operator()?

Why Mutable Lambdas Become Function Pointers Not Function Calls Lets say you re working with a lambda function in C that needs to modify a variable captured by

2 min read 04-10-2024 79
Why is mutable lambda converted to function pointer instead of calling operator()?
Why is mutable lambda converted to function pointer instead of calling operator()?

Value of input.step on illegal value for step attribute

Understanding the Behavior of input step with Illegal Values The step attribute in HTML input elements controls the increments allowed for the input value This

less than a minute read 04-10-2024 34
Value of input.step on illegal value for step attribute
Value of input.step on illegal value for step attribute

What will happen if I call `allocate_at_least(0)` according to C++23 standard?

Demystifying allocate at least 0 in C 23 The C 23 standard introduces a new allocator function allocate at least which allows for more flexible memory allocatio

2 min read 02-10-2024 32
What will happen if I call `allocate_at_least(0)` according to C++23 standard?
What will happen if I call `allocate_at_least(0)` according to C++23 standard?

Prior to C++11, the 'one-definition rule' would have been broken by in-class member initialization of non-static and non-const variables. Why?

The One Definition Rule and In Class Initialization in C Prior to C 11 initializing non static and non const member variables within a class definition could le

2 min read 02-10-2024 32
Prior to C++11, the 'one-definition rule' would have been broken by in-class member initialization of non-static and non-const variables. Why?
Prior to C++11, the 'one-definition rule' would have been broken by in-class member initialization of non-static and non-const variables. Why?

What thing is responsible for the explicit line joining?

Demystifying Explicit Line Joining in Programming Understanding the Glue Have you ever wondered how your code seamlessly connects different lines of instruction

2 min read 02-10-2024 29
What thing is responsible for the explicit line joining?
What thing is responsible for the explicit line joining?

Overloading and volatile

Unraveling the Mysteries of Overloading and Volatile in C In the world of C mastering the nuances of keywords like overload and volatile can be a game changer T

2 min read 02-10-2024 32
Overloading and volatile
Overloading and volatile

Is recursively calling main from its own parameters (abusing sizeof with VLAs) standard C99?

Recursively Calling main with Variable Length Arrays A Deep Dive into C99 The question of whether recursively calling main from its own parameters leveraging th

2 min read 02-10-2024 27
Is recursively calling main from its own parameters (abusing sizeof with VLAs) standard C99?
Is recursively calling main from its own parameters (abusing sizeof with VLAs) standard C99?

Is it undefined behavior to pass a pointer to an unconstructed streambuf object to the ostream constructor?

Is it Undefined Behavior to Pass a Pointer to an Unconstructed Streambuf Object to the ostream Constructor Lets delve into the intricacies of C stream manipulat

2 min read 01-10-2024 36
Is it undefined behavior to pass a pointer to an unconstructed streambuf object to the ostream constructor?
Is it undefined behavior to pass a pointer to an unconstructed streambuf object to the ostream constructor?

Why is the argument `nelp` in POSIX's `lfind` function (search.h) not `const`?

Why is the nelp Argument in POSIX lfind Not const The lfind function in the POSIX search h header file is used to search for a specific element within a sorted

2 min read 30-09-2024 34
Why is the argument `nelp` in POSIX's `lfind` function (search.h) not `const`?
Why is the argument `nelp` in POSIX's `lfind` function (search.h) not `const`?

Behavior of FLT_ROUNDS vs. fesetround() / fegetround()

Understanding the Nuances of Floating Point Rounding in C FLT ROUNDS vs fesetround fegetround The C standard library provides tools for controlling how floating

3 min read 30-09-2024 30
Behavior of FLT_ROUNDS vs. fesetround() / fegetround()
Behavior of FLT_ROUNDS vs. fesetround() / fegetround()

Kotlin safe call operator usage

Kotlins Safe Call Operator Making Your Code More Robust The safe call operator is a powerful tool in Kotlin that helps you avoid dreaded Null Pointer Exceptions

2 min read 30-09-2024 47
Kotlin safe call operator usage
Kotlin safe call operator usage

Const-correctness of std::reference_wrapper

Understanding std reference wrapper and Const Correctness The std reference wrapper is a powerful tool in C that allows you to work with references in a more fl

2 min read 29-09-2024 37
Const-correctness of std::reference_wrapper
Const-correctness of std::reference_wrapper