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rlingeon Bashbro – Make Any Comp a Web-Based File Server

Webd: A 90kB Alternative you might want to try https://github.com/webd90kb/webd

rlingeon How to implement a hash table in C (2021)

I started to make some new toys in C too:

https://github.com/webd90kb/webd/tree/master/codes/c_project...

https://github.com/webd90kb/webd/tree/master/codes/scripts/e...

rlingeon Embed the resource files into the executable program

My script/tool can embed a directory with it's structure, the files(memory block) can be found by path/filename. It's suitable for my app like 'webd file server' which has a lot files embed in it.

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Creating a well-structured C project can greatly enhance code maintainability, readability, and reusability. This blog post will guide you through a practical example of a C project with a complete directory structure, including a functional Makefile.

rlingeon Embed the resource files into the executable program

Embedding resource files into the executable program ensures that all necessary resources are included, simplifying distribution and preventing issues with missing files. It also enhances security by making it harder to modify or tamper with the resources.

rlingeon There's another way to write GUI apps for Windows

Yes, Qt is a perfect choice for many developers, but there are also some developers who can't fully master C++. For example, I'm not smart enough to learn C++ and can only use C. Fortunately, there are some C language UI libraries available.

rlingeon There's another way to write GUI apps for Windows

I use this method because I happen to know how to develop web servers and work with HTML/JavaScript. That's why I chose this approach. I assume they are in a similar situation, or they might have other considerations. Over the past decade, there has not been a truly perfect and convenient way to develop GUIs. Everyone has been trying different approaches.

rlingeon There's another way to write GUI apps for Windows

Sorry for that, but it's why I call it "another way" :-)

rlingeon There's another way to write GUI apps for Windows

I believe it is due to the widespread popularity of Electron. What is widely popular is not necessarily the most perfect, but it is more developer-friendly.

In recent years, developers and companies have become less concerned about the memory, storage, and CPU usage on users' devices.

rlingeon Writing GUI apps for Windows is painful

There's another way to build a 150KB or less executable today. Mime is less than 90KB, have a look at https://webd.cf/webd/ It's a web file manager.