c++ - Alternatives to MS strncpy_s

Question

What are some alternatives to the Microsoft security enhanced functions such as strncpy_s or _itoa_s? Although developing in MS environment the goal is to write code that could be ported easily to other platforms.

Answer 1

If you really want to program in C:

Use the plain old standard strncpy.

If you're programming in C++:

Use the plain old standard string class std::string.

(hint: You probably want the latter. C strings are just bugs waiting to happen, even if you use the "secure" *_s functions. C++ added a string class for a reason)