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Custom C function to read lines from a file descriptor. Efficient memory and file handling

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Get_Next_Line

📜 Description

"Get_Next_Line" is a project I completed at 42 School. The goal is to create a function that reads a line from a file descriptor, allowing efficient file input handling. This function helps manage dynamic memory and works with various file descriptors simultaneously.

⭐ My 42 score for this project:

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📄 Official 42 School Subject:

https://github.com/rphlr/42-Subjects/blob/main/common-core/get_next_line/en.subject.pdf

🌟 Features

  • Read lines from a file descriptor
  • Handle multiple file descriptors at once
  • Efficient dynamic memory management

⚙️ Installation

To clone and compile this project, follow these steps:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/Get_Next_Line.git
cd Get_Next_Line
make

🚀 Usage

Include the function in your projects:

#include "get_next_line.h"

Use the get_next_line function to read lines from a file:

int fd = open("file.txt", O_RDONLY);
char *line;
while (get_next_line(fd, &line) > 0) {
    printf("%s\n", line);
    free(line);
}
close(fd);

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