[RFC v1] libio/: Add [v]aprintf()

[Alejandro Colomar]

Hi Adhemerval,

On 2026-03-17T16:56:24-0300, Adhemerval Zanella Netto wrote:
> > -  aprintf(3), by returning the newly allocated pointer, allows using
> >    [[gnu::malloc(free)]], which would improve static analysis, being
> >    able to detect leaks, double-free's, and other related bugs.
> 
> I would say this the only compelling reason to provide this symbol,

I agree this is the most objective reason.

> >> I don't have a strong opinion about this, albeit since gnulib is already
> >> providing and that committee has shown interest I would way for C standard
> >> inclusion. 
> > 
> > I don't think we want that.  The committee is bad at choosing names, and
> > would probably end up choosing a bad name.  Now that we're in time to
> > pick a name before the committee decides, we should do it, and then tell
> > the committee about it so that it uses the same name.
> > 
> > In fact, gnulib added it as aprintf(3) precisely for that reason.
> 
> I would refrain to make this kind of judgement ("bad at choosing
> names") because it only adds contention on discussing a technical
> inclusion.

Okay.

> Before adding this it would be helpful to hear other maintainers, but
> I inclined to consider this addition.

Sure; let's hear them.

Thanks!


Cheers,
Alex

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