Safe String Functions
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8/27/2008
String safe functions duplicate or enhance familiar string functions from the standard C run-time (CRT) library.
Many enhancements enable the string functions to work with Unicode or extended character sets.
In This Section
- Security Issues for String Functions
Provides an overview of the different kinds of string functions in Windows Embedded CE.
- Strsafe.h Buffer Handling
Describes how strsafe.h functions improve the security of buffer handling.
- Using Strsafe.h
Provides information on using the strsafe.h functions without deprecating existing functions.
- Safe String Reference
Provides detailed reference information about the safe string API.
Related Sections
- Run-Time Routines by Category
Contains lists of the Microsoft C Run-Time Library functions organized by category of function.
- String Manipulation
Provides an overview of the C Run-Time string functions, and links to reference information.