README.md

Libft

Libft is a personal implementation of essential C functions that you typically find in the C Standard Library. This project is designed to strengthen your understanding of low-level memory management, string manipulation, and linked list operations.

Project Overview

This library provides a collection of fundamental functions to assist with common tasks like:

• Memory management (ft_bzero, ft_memset, ft_memcpy, etc.)
• String manipulation (ft_strjoin, ft_strlen, ft_strchr, etc.)
• Character validation (ft_isdigit, ft_isalpha, ft_isprint, etc.)
• Linked list operations (ft_lstadd_back, ft_lstsize, ft_lstclear, etc.)

The goal was not only to implement these functions but to also delve deeper into memory management, pointer manipulation, and structure handling in C.

What I Learned

Through this project, I learned and strengthened the following skills:

• Memory Management: How to allocate and manipulate memory in C using custom functions like malloc and ft_calloc.
• String Handling: Writing efficient string functions to parse, compare, and manipulate strings, like ft_strjoin, ft_strlcpy, and ft_strtrim.
• Linked Lists: Implementing linked list operations from scratch to manage dynamic data structures.
• Edge Case Handling: Dealing with various edge cases like empty strings, NULL pointers, and invalid inputs to ensure the robustness of each function.
• C Syntax and Structuring: Improving overall C syntax, organization, and best practices for creating a reusable library.

This project reinforced the importance of careful memory management and the value of understanding basic data structures. It has provided me with a solid foundation for handling more complex C-based tasks in future projects.