Cursed C++: reinterpret_cast (yes, all of it)
For a standard feature, it’s staggeringly easy to misuse and cause undefined behavior. So what does the standard guarantee it really can do?
C++
Poor Man’s Named Parameters
Backporting a language feature from modern C++ to previous versions. It takes a bit of inspiration from C#, and a lot of preprocessor magic.
Cursed C: Hijacking access violations
Demystifying SEGFAULT, and using standard C functions to resume execution for a limited time. Resource leaks are the least of our concerns when undefined behavior and instability await!
Hot reloading: dllimport
In this deep dive: How do cross-DLL function calls work, what do dllimport and dllexport do under the hood, and why does my compiler keep producing .libs next to my .dlls?
Cursed C++: public_cast
Ever needed to use some obscure library function only for it to be private?
Meet public_cast, an abomination unto good code that can see almost everything. Did I mention it’s entirely compliant with the C++ standard?
Hot reloading: bytecode analysis
In this deep dive: CPU architecture basics, predicting function outcomes without calling them, and intercepting malloc.
Hot reloading: polymorphism
The most fundamental problem of unloading and reloading code is that it can move–its contents, or the entire image. In this deep dive: vptrs, compiler design, and deducing object memory layouts.
Sanable Engine
A proof-of-concept framework centered on plugins and seamless hot-reloading, with an extensive reflection and type erasure system.