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Writing memory efficient C structs

From tomscheers.github.io•Jul 30, 2025•11m read time

Learn how to optimize C struct memory usage through strategic field ordering, appropriate data types, bitfields, and enums. The tutorial demonstrates reducing a 96-byte Monster struct to just 20 bytes by eliminating padding, using smaller integer types, implementing bitfields for boolean values, and replacing string identifiers with enums. Includes practical examples showing memory layout and discusses trade-offs between optimization and code readability.

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