Drew DeVault 3/15/2017

Principles for C programming

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This article outlines core principles for writing effective and maintainable C code. It argues for prioritizing simplicity and readability over cleverness, avoiding dangerous patterns like unsafe buffers, and embracing C's transparency. The advice includes organizational best practices, warnings against over-engineering, and treating the language with the care its power demands.

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