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tronkko/dirent

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Dirent

C/C++ library for retrieving information on files and directories

Features

  • File System Utilities - Windows directory information retrieval.

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Frequently asked questions

What does tronkko/dirent do?

C/C++ library for retrieving information on files and directories

What are the main features of tronkko/dirent?

The main features of tronkko/dirent are: File System Utilities.

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