How do I design APIs for ABI stability for embedded systems?

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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