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Just like learning a new language helps you talk to new people, interfacing with C helps Zig communicate with a whole new world of code.

Calling C Functions from Zig

Calling C Functions is like sending a message to a friend in another country. We need to use the right words and format for them to understand us.

const result = @cImport({
    @cInclude("stdio.h"),
    pub fn printf(format: [*c]const u8, ...) i32,
});

Imagine you’re sending a message to a friend who speaks a different language. How would you make sure they understand you?

Using C Libraries in Zig

Using C Libraries is like borrowing tools from a neighbor. We can use their well-built tools to help us get things done.

const math = @cImport({
    @cInclude("math.h"),
    pub fn sqrt(x: f64) f64,
});

If you were building a magical machine, what kind of special tools or components would you borrow from your neighbor?

Creating C Bindings

Creating C Bindings is like building a bridge between two worlds. It allows Zig to understand and interact with C code more effectively.

const myLibrary = @cInclude("my_library.h");

Imagine you’re a diplomat forging connections between two distant lands. How would you ensure they can work together smoothly?

Let’s try interfacing with C code. What kind of messages, tools, or bridges would you like to create between Zig and the C world?