How to convert struct to char array in C

Question

I\'m trying to convert a struct to a char array to send over the network. However, I get some weird output from the char array when I do.

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Answer 1

Treating your struct as if it were a char array is undefined behavior. To send it over the network, use proper serialization instead. It's a pain in C++ and even more so in C, but it's the only way your app will work independently of the machines reading and writing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serialization#C