What do people mean when they say C is 'dangerous'? (opens in new tab)

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1 pointswazbug1y ago3 comments

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I believe what they mean is that using C safely requires skill and attention.

http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/N/nasal-demons.html

I believe they mean that it is highly probable that any substantial C program contains significant coding errors, mistakes and vulnerabilities just waiting to be exploited.

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JohnFen1y ago

I believe what they mean is that using C safely requires skill and attention.

RGamma1y ago

http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/N/nasal-demons.html

jqpabc1231y ago

I believe they mean that it is highly probable that any substantial C program contains significant coding errors, mistakes and vulnerabilities just waiting to be exploited.

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