A modular library of common data structures and algorithms implemented in C for reuse in any project.
C Algorithms is a library of common data structures and algorithms written in C, designed to supplement the language's limited standard library. It provides reusable implementations of computer science fundamentals that developers can integrate into their C projects without external dependencies. The project solves the problem of having to repeatedly implement basic algorithms and structures from scratch.
C developers working on projects that require efficient, reliable implementations of common data structures and algorithms, particularly those who want to avoid external library dependencies.
Developers choose C Algorithms for its modular design that allows copying individual components without library hassles, its permissive ISC license that enables use in any project type, and its focus on practicality over complexity.
A library of common data structures and algorithms written in C.
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Each algorithm is in separate .c and .h files, allowing trivial copying into projects without library dependencies, as highlighted in the README.
Can be used as individual modules or built into a standalone libcalg library, offering adaptability for different development workflows.
ISC license is functionally identical to MIT/BSD, enabling reuse in any project type without legal restrictions.
Provides common data structures and algorithms missing from C's standard library, reducing the need for custom implementations.
Focuses on fundamental computer science algorithms, so it may lack specialized or cutting-edge implementations for advanced use cases.
The README is brief with no detailed API references or examples, which could hinder ease of use and troubleshooting.
Does not mention benchmarks or hardware-specific tweaks, so performance might be suboptimal for resource-constrained environments.