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  • [$] realloc() and the oversize importance of zero-size objects

    From LWN.net@1337:1/100 to All on Thursday, October 24, 2024 16:45:05
    [$] realloc() and the oversize importance of zero-size objects

    Date:
    Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:36:41 +0000

    Description:
    Small objects can lead to large email threads. In this
    case, the GNU C Library (glibc) community has been having an extensive
    debate over the handling of zero-byte allocations. Specifically, what
    should happen when a program calls realloc() specifying a size of zero? This is, it seems, a topic about which some
    people, at least, have strong feelings.

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    Link to news story:
    https://lwn.net/Articles/995196/


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