If Your Compiler Doesn’t Support snprintf() Yet

Sometimes, sprintf() is unavoidable. For example, when compatibility with C is paramount, Sprintf() has a safer version called snprintf(), which doesn’t write past its buffer’s limits. However, because snprintf() was added to the ANSI standard only recently, many compilers, including Visual C++ 6.0 and C++ Builder 4.0 still don’t support it. As a workaround, these compilers offer a function called _snprinf() with the same functionality. _snprintf() is declared in as a non-standard extension but you can use it as you would use snprintf().

Charlie Frank

Charlie has over a decade of experience in website administration and technology management. As the site admin, he oversees all technical aspects of running a high-traffic online platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience.