utils

Utils Library		status: draft safety: ASIL_B
tags: baselibs_utils realizes: wp__cmpt_request
doc__utils		Generic Document

Abstract

This component request proposes the integration of a safe Utils library for common utility functions and algorithms.

Motivation and Rationale

The Utils library shall provide safe and efficient implementations of common utility functions and algorithms. The library shall enable developers to perform common tasks in a type-safe manner, reducing the risk of runtime errors and improving code quality. A Utils library with type-safe utility functions is needed in the S-CORE software platform due to the frequent use of such functions in various features and the need for reliable utility operations. There are multiple use-cases like calculating string hashes, embedding binary data in string format or managing resource lifetimes.

Specification

The following details and requirements describe the aspects of the current feature in the context of S-CORE.

General considerations

The Utils library should provide type-safe utility functions and efficient algorithms:

• Base64 Encoding and Decoding (comp_req__utils__base64)

• PIMPL Pointer Implementation (comp_req__utils__pimpl_ptr)

• Scoped Operation Management (comp_req__utils__scoped_operation)

• Deterministic Behavior (comp_req__utils__deterministic_behavior)

The component should be extensible in the future to support additional utility functions and algorithms as needed.