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Systems Programming
Unit 1
Rust
Introduction to Rust
Rust Syntax and Basics
Error Handling and Concurrency in Rust
Rust Macros and Advanced Features
Unit 2
Rust vs C++
Introduction to Rust and C++
Syntax and Language Features
Memory Management and Safety
Concurrency and Parallelism
Performance and Optimization
Unit 3
Memory Safety
Introduction to Memory Safety
Memory Management Techniques
Buffer Overflows and Memory Corruption
Memory Safety in Practice
Memory Safety Testing and Debugging
Unit 3 • Chapter 4
Memory Safety in Practice
Summary
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Concept Check
What is a common method used to achieve memory safety in practice?
Dynamic memory allocation
Using C programming language
Manual memory management
Use of programming languages with built-in memory safety features
Why is memory safety important in software development?
To improve code readability
To reduce code complexity
To increase execution speed
To prevent memory leaks and buffer overflows
Which programming languages are known for their emphasis on memory safety?
Java and Python
C and C++
JavaScript and PHP
Rust and Swift
What are some common vulnerabilities associated with memory safety issues?
Network security vulnerabilities
Database connection errors
Syntax errors and typos
Null pointer dereference and use-after-free
How can developers mitigate memory safety issues in their code?
By optimizing for performance only
By using static code analyzers and memory management tools
By increasing the code complexity
By ignoring memory warnings
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