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strb_t: A new string buffer type (2 of 2)

A new type and functions to manage strings in C programs. Its goal is to eliminate a source of many common programmer errors.

41 min readMay 16, 2024

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strb_t: A new string buffer type (2 of 2)

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Christopher Bazley
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strb_t: A new string buffer type (1 of 2)

This article critiques the standard C library functions and assesses prior art in preparation for proposing a standard string buffer type.

44 min readMay 16, 2024

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strb_t: A new string buffer type (1 of 2)

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Christopher Bazley

ISO C versus reality

How long is a piece of string?

5 min readMay 7, 2024

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ISO C versus reality

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Christopher Bazley

Nothing personal

Bedspread dens and air raid shelters Ozone smell of model trains Slurping ginger beer on Wednesdays Torchlight under counterpanes

1 min readJun 8, 2023

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Christopher Bazley

Mistaken identity

How would I feel with you in my arms, Whose identity’s often mistaken? Would you give me strength to let go of the past, With no regret for…

1 min readApr 17, 2023

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Christopher Bazley

Galatea

The shyly smiling girl with upturned gaze Could melt the heart of anyone who sees How lightly on her brow youth’s wisdom weighs; The…

1 min readMar 26, 2023

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Christopher Bazley

The Optimist

The optimist, I think you’ll find, is quick to laugh and always kind; the pessimist, in stark contrast, is circumspect and laughs the last.

1 min readFeb 3, 2023

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Christopher Bazley

Barge pole

I will not beat around the bush but speak my mind for thee, my heart is worn upon my sleeve; you are my cup of tea.

1 min readFeb 3, 2023

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Christopher Bazley

_Optional: a type qualifier to indicate pointer nullability

(two minute version)

2 min readFeb 1, 2023

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Christopher Bazley
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Why C needs a new type qualifier

It’s time for null pointer safety

27 min readJan 27, 2023

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Jeff Tracy thumps his desk (Thunderbird Six, 1968)

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Christopher Bazley

Christopher Bazley

Married father of two. I’ve been programming for fun and profit since the 1990s, mostly writing C. Staff software engineer at Arm. My opinions are my own.

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