Learn how to design APIs for ABI stability in embedded systems. This guide provides insights and examples to help you create reliable and consistent APIs that ensure compatibility across different versions and implementations.
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// Example of designing an ABI stable API in C++
class Sensor {
public:
// Constructor
Sensor(int id) : sensorID(id) {}
// Virtual function for reading value
virtual float readValue() const = 0;
// Function to get Sensor ID
int getID() const { return sensorID; }
protected:
int sensorID;
};
// Derived class for temperature sensor
class TemperatureSensor : public Sensor {
public:
TemperatureSensor(int id) : Sensor(id) {}
// Implementation of readValue
float readValue() const override {
// Logic to read temperature value
return 25.0; // Placeholder value
}
};
// Client code
void useSensor(const Sensor& sensor) {
std::cout << "Sensor ID: " << sensor.getID() << ", Value: " << sensor.readValue() << std::endl;
}
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