Linux Finally Eliminates The strncpy API After Six Years Of Work, 360+ Patches
Summary
Phoronix reports that Linux 7.2 eliminates the strncpy API after six years and hundreds of patches, replacing it with safer and more explicit alternatives like strscpy and memcpy variants. The move aims to reduce bugs and improve performance, reflecting ongoing kernel API cleanup and modernization. The article includes details on the final merge and the recommended replacement functions for developers.