[Coco] C language

[Stephen Fischer]

I wrote "C" code to determine the working directory.

PM me for location of the code.

SHF


On 11/23/2019 4:27 AM, Mark McDougall wrote:
> On 23/11/2019 3:29 am, Salvador Garcia via Coco wrote:
> 
>> Presently, I am working on algorithms to convert a relative file path
>> to an absolute one, given the current working directory. 
> 
> Unfortunately, string manipulation is not one of C's strengths. And an 
> exercise like parsing/converting a file path requires a knowledge of 
> pointers, pointer arithmetic, characters, arrays and familiarity with a 
> handful of string functions which strictly speaking aren't part of the 
> language itself.
> 
> Also, in a lot of cases, implementations on microprocessors like the 
> Arduino often comprise macros and functions which, aside from being 
> unique to the platform, can actually make what you're writing less 
> C-like in some respects!
> 
> Not that I'm trying to discourage you at all, but merely advising of 
> caveats.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Regards,
>