[SDL] newbie SDL_endian question

[Adam Gates]

I recommed NEVER not to imply its not possible but that it will save 
time in the long run
especially if you are not the only who will use the code.

Christopher Subich wrote:

> At 02:12 PM 8/14/02 +1000, you wrote:
> 
>> NEVER read in structs as a chunk!
>> As well as endian issues
>> you also have to deal with packing issues
>> as well type size issues.
> 
> 
> I've dealt with some of this in a little bit of network code -- I'm not 
> sure if "NEVER" is the best guideline.
> 
> Use caution, yes -- the issues are quite valid.  Only use component 
> types of defined size, definitely.
> 
> Packing is possible, though, if you're absolutely sure to use all of 
> your compiler's packing options for that section of code.  #pragma 
> pack(1) becomes extremely useful when you're trying to create a 15-byte 
> network packet.
> 
> 
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