Learn and Master C Programming - Overview of Mixing C with C++

The lecture addresses the challenges of integrating C code within a C project, focusing on compiler compatibility issues. It explains the concept of name mangling and function overloading, which are specific to C compilers. The lecture provides solutions, such as compiling all code with a C compiler or using the extern C syntax to ensure compatibility. It also discusses the use of preprocessor directives to conditionally apply extern C, allowing C code to be used in C projects without errors.

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