bitbuffer.cpp File Reference

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#include <ccsds124/bitbuffer.hpp>

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Detailed Description

BitBuffer compilation unit.

This file exists for library structure purposes. The BitBuffer class is implemented entirely in the header file (bitbuffer.hpp) because:

1. BitBuffer is a template class parameterized by maximum byte capacity
2. C++ requires template implementations to be visible at instantiation
3. Header-only design is standard for template-heavy libraries

Benefits of header-only templates:

• Compiler can inline and optimize for specific template parameters
• No need for explicit template instantiation
• Simpler build configuration

This .cpp file:

• Includes the header to verify it compiles correctly in isolation
• Provides a compilation unit for the static library
• Can hold non-template utilities if needed in the future

See also

include/ccsds124/bitbuffer.hpp for the full implementation

Definition in file bitbuffer.cpp.