tomlc99 provides a C library for parsing TOML (Tom's Obvious, Minimal Language) files. It's designed to simplify the process of reading configuration data from TOML format within C applications. The library offers a straightforward API for parsing TOML structures and extracting values.
The library offers a relatively simple and lightweight implementation for parsing TOML, making it suitable for resource-constrained environments. It provides basic parsing functionality without unnecessary features. The code is straightforward and easy to understand, and it was popular in its time.
- TOML Parsing: Parses TOML files into a data structure suitable for easy access.
- C99 Compatibility: Designed to work with the C99 standard.
- Simple API: Offers a straightforward and easy-to-use API for parsing.
- No External Dependencies: Requires no external libraries or dependencies.
- Basic Error Handling: Includes basic error handling for parsing issues.
tomlc99 is an archived project and no longer actively maintained. While it served a purpose in the past, it is now considered obsolete and superseded by newer libraries like tomlc17. Contributions are no longer accepted, and bug fixes are infrequent. Documentation is minimal and may not be complete.
This project was valuable for C developers needing a TOML parser before more modern options became widely available. It allowed for easy configuration file handling in C applications. However, due to its obsolescence, developers are strongly encouraged to use more actively maintained alternatives for new projects.