open-source-parsers / open-source-parsers/jsoncpp

Use std::ostringstream for numeric formatting

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Description

We've had lots of problems with std::snprintf. E.g. #418.

As BillyGoto says:

Could we switch to std::ostringstream instead? Its numeric formatting is actually specified in terms of printf's output, and it's everywhere.

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Research direction

Start by reading issue #418 and locating the std::snprintf calls involved in numeric formatting. Determine the full set of affected paths and existing tests before changing them. Done means numeric formatting uses std::ostringstream consistently and the relevant test suite still passes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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