I have global static variables in a C library, which generate exceptions in a multithread run. I need to make them safe in some way (i.e., each thread should relate to a different instance of these variables). Any recommended methods?
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I have global static variables in a C library, which generate exceptions in a multithread run. I need to make them safe in some way (i.e., each thread should relate to a different instance of these variables). Any recommended methods?
There is no standard way that works across all C implementations, but implementation-specific solutions exist. For example, with Microsoft’s compiler (see the docs),
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tls_ilive in thread-local storage (each thread has its own separate instance of this variable). With gcc, the syntax isYou may also want to check the wikipedia entry on the subject.