Libft:

My implementation of Libft, the first 42 School Project!

Key Components:

1. Standard Libc Functions:

   • Functions like ft_strlen, ft_strdup, and ft_toupper mimic the behavior of strlen, strdup, and toupper from the standard C library.

2. Additional Functions:

   • Functions like ft_substr, ft_strjoin, and ft_strtrim which are not available in the standard library but are very useful in handling strings.

3. Bonus Functions:

   • Functions that work with linked lists, like ft_lstnew, ft_lstadd_front, and ft_lstsize.

Structure:

• String Functions:

  • Handle string manipulations and queries, e.g., ft_strlcat, ft_strncmp, and ft_strnstr.

• Memory Functions:

  • Deal with memory operations, e.g., ft_memset, ft_memcpy, and ft_memmove.

• Character Check Functions:

  • Check character types, e.g., ft_isdigit, ft_isalpha, and ft_isprint.

• List Functions:

  • Perform operations on linked lists, e.g., ft_lstmap, ft_lstiter, and ft_lstclear.

• File Descriptor Functions:

  • Perform output operations on file descriptors, e.g., ft_putchar_fd, ft_putstr_fd, and ft_putendl_fd.

Usage:

• We use libft in our C projects to utilize basic and additional utility functions.
• It helps us to manage strings, memory, and linked lists without using the standard library functions.
• It provides a foundation for understanding how standard functions work internally.

Makefile:

• The Makefile in libft compiles source files into object files and archives them into a static library.
• It allows for easy compilation and usage of the library in other projects.

Importance:

• Libft is foundational and is used in many subsequent projects in the 42 curriculum.
• It enhances understanding and implementation skills related to strings, memory, and linked lists in C programming.
• It encourages code reuse, as we can utilize this library in future projects, saving time and ensuring reliability.