C/C++ POSIX File I/O Operations: A Practical Guide
Common I/O Operations in C, C++, and POSIX
This guide covers essential input/output operations across three paradigms:
File-to-memory and memory-to-file transfers
In-memory stream operations
Buffered versus unbuffered POSIX I/O
File and Memory Operations
The following examples demonstrate reading from and writing to files using standard C and ...
Posted on Sun, 10 May 2026 04:15:17 +0000 by michalurban
Implementing Stack and Queue with Fixed-Size Arrays in C, C#, and C++
Stacks and queue are foundational linear data structures governed by LIFO and FIFO principles, respectively. This article demonstrates how to implement both using static arrays in C, C#, and C++—with redesigned logic, renamed identifiers, and structural variations while preserving correctness and clarity.
Array-Based Stack Implementation
A stac ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 14:20:56 +0000 by phpion
Finding Two Non-Repeating Elements in an Array Using C
Given an array where every element appears twice except two elements that appear only once, find those two unique numbers.
Approach 1: Frequency Counting with Index Mapping
This method uses a temporary array to count occurrences by treating the original values as indices in the counting array.
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int arr[ ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 03:54:13 +0000 by vladibo
Deep Dive into Linux Epoll and I/O Multiplexing
I/O multiplexing is essential for handling high concurrency. Before Linux 2.6, select and poll were the primary mechanisms, but they struggle with massive connection counts. epoll resolves these limitations through an optimized architecture.Limitations of Select and PollWhen managing hundreds of thousands of connections where only a small fract ...
Posted on Thu, 07 May 2026 19:47:23 +0000 by fearfx
Implementing Stack Data Structures in C: Array-Based and Linked List Approaches
A stack is a linear data structure that restricts insertions and deletions to a single endpoint—referred to as the top—while the opposite fixed end is the bottom. When no elements are present, its an empty stack, and its fundamental behavior follows Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) semantics.
Static Stack Using Contiguous Memory
This implementation lev ...
Posted on Thu, 07 May 2026 06:50:15 +0000 by yakabod
Memory Management in C and C++
Memory Distribution in C/C++
int globalVar = 1;
static int staticGlobalVar = 1;
void Test()
{
static int staticVar = 1;
int localVar = 1;
int num1[10] = {1, 2, 3, 4};
char char2[] = "abcd";
const char* pChar3 = "abcd";
int* ptr1 = (int*)malloc(sizeof(int) * 4);
int* ptr2 = (int*)calloc(4, sizeof ...
Posted on Wed, 06 May 2026 10:38:13 +0000 by nogginj