nautilus_core::ffi::string

Function cstr_to_bytes

Source 
pub unsafe fn cstr_to_bytes(ptr: *const c_char) -> &'static [u8] ⓘ
Expand description

Convert a C string pointer into bytes.

§Safety

  • Assumes ptr is a valid C string pointer.
  • The returned slice is only valid while the original C string remains allocated.
  • Caller must ensure the C string outlives any usage of the returned slice.

The actual lifetime is tied to the C string’s allocation lifetime. This is acceptable because this function is only used for immediate consumption within FFI call boundaries where the C string remains valid.

This function is designed for immediate consumption within FFI calls. Do not store the returned slice for use beyond the current function scope.

§Panics

Panics if ptr is null.