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(C++) std::sprintf

Never use std::sprintf [1]. For a simple conversion between data types, prefer using boost::lexical_cast [2]. For simple formatting with need for templatability, one might want to use std::stringstream or std::strstream [2]. For complex formatting and no need for templatability, one might want to use std::snprintf [2].

References

1. Herb Sutter. Exceptional C++ style. 2005. ISBN: 0-201-76042-8. Item 3 guideline: 'Never use sprintf'.
2. Herb Sutter. Exceptional C++ style. 2005. ISBN: 0-201-76042-8. Item 3 table 3-2: Guideline summary.

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