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Safer type punning library for C/C++

Create a library for safer type punning in C/C++. Target developers working with low-level code.

Why now

Type punning is common but risky in low-level programming.

Who for
C/C++ developers
Business model
Open-source donations
Effort
A few weeks

Developers working with low-level C/C++ code often face risks with type punning. A library that ensures safer practices would prevent bugs. Embedded systems developers and performance-critical applications would pay for reliability. Start by supporting common use cases. The biggest risk is adoption by developers resistant to change.

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