https://github.com/kamalelalami/get_next_line-1337
https://github.com/kamalelalami/get_next_line-1337
c-programming everything-is-file file-descriptors memory-leak static-variables
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kamalelalami/get_next_line-1337
- Owner: KamalElAlami
- Created: 2023-12-12T01:45:16.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-27T16:43:12.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-11T14:15:12.805Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: c-programming, everything-is-file, file-descriptors, memory-leak, static-variables
- Language: C
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- Size: 56.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# get_next_line - My 1337 Project Journey 📚
## Description
`get_next_line` is a crucial project undertaken during my time at 1337 FIL, designed to read content line by line from a file descriptor. This project challenged me to develop a function that can efficiently handle reading and managing input from files or standard input (stdin).
## Project Overview
The `get_next_line` function reads input line by line from a file descriptor, allowing for flexible and efficient input processing in various applications. It provides a simple yet powerful solution for handling input streams and extracting information line by line.
## Key Features
1. **Line-by-Line Reading:** `get_next_line` reads input from a file descriptor (FD) until it encounters a newline character ('\n'), allowing for line-by-line processing of input data.
2. **Dynamic Memory Allocation:** The function dynamically allocates memory to store the read line, enabling flexibility in handling lines of varying lengths.
3. **Buffer Management:** `get_next_line` efficiently manages internal buffers to handle reading from files of arbitrary sizes while minimizing memory usage.
## Challenges Faced
During the development of `get_next_line`, I encountered challenges with:
1. Efficient Buffer Management: Implementing an efficient buffer management strategy to handle reading from large files while minimizing memory usage.
2. Handling Edge Cases: Addressing edge cases such as empty lines, reaching the end of file (EOF), and managing error conditions.
3. Ensuring Portability: Ensuring that the function works reliably across different operating systems and environments.
## Reflection
The development of `get_next_line` provided valuable insights into file input/output (I/O) operations, memory management, and handling of input streams in C programming. It honed my problem-solving skills and deepened my understanding of low-level I/O operations.
## Conclusion
`get_next_line` served as a fundamental project that enhanced my skills in C programming and input/output handling. Its practical applications and relevance in real-world projects make it a valuable learning experience, contributing to my growth as a software developer.