precompiler – Tarik Billa

Why #define TRUE (1==1) in a C boolean macro instead of simply as 1?

November 14, 2022 by Tarik

This approach will use the actual boolean type (and resolve to true and false) if the compiler supports it. (specifically, C++) However, it would be better to check whether C++ is in use (via the __cplusplus macro) and actually use true and false. In a C compiler, this is equivalent to 0 and 1. (note … Read more

Remove secure warnings (_CRT_SECURE_NO_WARNINGS) from projects by default in Visual Studio

October 10, 2022 by Tarik

Mark all the desired projects in solution explorer. Press Alt-F7 or right click in solution explorer and select “Properties” Configurations: All Configurations Click on the Preprocessor Definitions line to invoke its editor Choose Edit Copy _CRT_SECURE_NO_WARNINGS into the Preprocessor Definitions white box on the top