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Coding Standards for pure C (not C++)

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I come from a java background (from my CS classes) and a semester of C++. I am just finishing up a OpenCV project for my Co-Op that's in pure C, so I'm a bit late in asking this question.

What are the design processes and coding standards for pure C?

I'm familiar with object oriented programming, design and best practices. I'm just a bit at a loss at a non-object oriented language like C. Every single variable and function appears to be global. It makes it feel like a real mess to me.

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awakenDeepBlue Avatar asked Aug 11 '09 19:08

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You may be interested in checking out the answers to a similar question I asked not too long ago. Moreover, if you're interested in C style guides, you may want to take a look at this page since it is a repository for C (and C++) style guides. If you're in the mood for a good laugh, please take a look at the NASA C Style Guide. In particular, take a look at the massive comment... you'll know which one I'm talking about. Don't write comments like this please.

I personally recommend the Indian Hill C Style Guide with some modifications. Furthermore, you may want to purchase the book C Interfaces and Implementations if you're having trouble designing large-scale programs in C.

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6 revs, 5 users 72%Anthony Cuozzo Avatar answered Oct 10 '22 21:10

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