int sscanf2(const char *str, const char *regex, ...);
| Feature | sscanf | sscanf2 | |---------|----------|------------| | Buffer overflow protection | ❌ Manual | ✅ Automatic if using %as | | Dynamic string allocation | ❌ | ✅ ( %as , %a[] ) | | Width specification | ✅ | ✅ (enhanced) | | Error diagnostics | Poor | Clear return codes + sscanf2_strerror() | | Supports %ms (POSIX) | Only on some platforms | ✅ Always available | | Hex/binary scanning | Basic | Extended ( %b for binary, %r for raw) | sscanf2
If you haven't moved your project over to the plugin version yet, now is the time. int sscanf2(const char *str, const char *regex,
Its versatility and expressive format string make sscanf a powerful tool for parsing and converting input strings into various types of data. However, despite its utility, sscanf comes with several drawbacks. It lacks robust error handling, making it difficult to distinguish between successful parses and errors. Additionally, its behavior can be undefined if the input string does not match the format string, leading to potential security vulnerabilities. It lacks robust error handling, making it difficult