Article revisits fat pointers to reduce C array overflows
Published on April 4, 2026, the article says Walter Bright revised “C’s Biggest Mistake” with examples of fat pointers in C for addressing array-overflow bugs.
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What happened and what to do
Published on April 4, 2026, the article reports that Walter Bright revised “C’s Biggest Mistake” with examples of how fat pointers could work in C to eliminate array-overflow bugs. The examples offer a perspective on using this approach but do not describe a specific implementation.
A company with C systems can map components that handle arrays, assess out-of-bounds access risks, and test memory-safety options, including fat-pointer prototypes where compatible with its codebase. The work could include automated tests and failure monitoring, without assuming the technique fits every system.
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