Tag: C programming
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Revamping Legacy Switch Statement Hacks: Does C Still Have Room for Them?
In the world of C programming, the switch statement has always been a double-edged sword—offering both great power for control flow manipulation and potential pitfalls for those not well-versed in its quirks. One aspect of the switch statement that often manages to bewilder programmers is its permissibility to intermingle with loops, a phenomenon vividly embodied…
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Turbocharging ‘wc’: The New Frontier in Unix Word Count Optimization
When it comes to text processing on Unix systems, few utilities are as venerable as ‘wc’ (word count). This seemingly simple program is a quintessential tool used to count lines, words, and characters in files. However, recent developments have revealed new avenues for optimizing ‘wc’, thanks to advanced techniques such as state machines and SIMD…
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Deciphering C Type Declarations: A Deep Dive into Syntax Clarity and Readability
When it comes to deciphering C type declarations, programmers often find themselves grappling with a cryptic syntax that can be both baffling and intricate. User comments reflect on the challenges posed by C syntax, with insights on readability, naming conventions, and syntax clarity. From the complexities of function pointers to the nuances of array declarations,…
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Unraveling the Mystique of Low-Level Programming: The Java-C Conundrum
Mae ymdrechioni i raglennu ar lefel isel yn Java o’i gymharu a raglennu systemau yn C wedi cynhyrfu trafodaethau arbenigol ers blynyddoedd. Tra bo Java yn cynnig diogelwch trwy wirio ffiniau ac yn osgoi rhai peryglon trwy reoli cof yn awtomatig, mae C yn cynnig hyblygrwydd trwy ddefnyddio mathau cynhwysyddion heb eu harwyddo a phwyntyddion,…
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Llm.c – LLM training in simple, pure C/CUDA
The rise of Python in the domain of machine learning, especially in the context of training large language models (LLMs), has been a hot topic of discussion among developers and researchers. However, despite its popularity, Python’s efficiency remains a point of contention. The introduction of projects like llm.c, which employs C/CUDA for LLM training, offers…