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C can be memory-safe (2023) (blog.erratasec.com)

submitted 8 months ago by lysdexic to c/c_lang

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[–] ExperimentalGuy 12 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The core principle of computer-science is that we need to live with legacy, not abandon it.

The problem isn't a principle of a computer science, but one of just safety. Also, who said this is a principle of computer science?

[–] lysdexic -4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The problem isn’t a principle of a computer science, but one of just safety.

I think you missed the point entirely.

You can focus all you want in artificial Ivory tower scenarios, such as a hypothetical ability to rewrite everything from scratch with the latest and greatest tech stacks. Back in the real world, that is a practical impossibility in virtually all scenarios, and a renowned project killer.

In addition, the point stressed in the article is that you can add memory safety features even to C programs.

Also, who said this is a principle of computer science?

Anyone who devotes any resource learning software engineering.

Here's a somewhat popular essay in the subject:

https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-should-never-do-part-i/