This post explains how to create a userspace C program as a Buildroot package that tests an existing kernel module. It details steps including creating package directories and files, defining dependencies, and populating configuration files. The process includes setting installation commands and proper source code structure for successful compilation and deployment.
∞C++17: Efficiently Returning std::vector from Functions
The discussion centers on returning std::vector from C++ functions, highlighting Return Value Optimization (RVO) introduced in C++17. RVO allows the compiler to avoid copying vectors by constructing them in place when there's a single return path. For multiple return paths, std::move is used to transfer ownership efficiently. Exceptions exist, particularly with the conditional operator, which requires copying. Returning references from member functions is safer than from free functions since the object's lifetime ensures validity.