Re^2: C style strings

I should have mentioned that I am trying to parse a C source code, and extract only the values. But the eval solution looks really clever! The only concern I have is what are the exact differences in C and Perl specification? Just the $ and the @ ? That's all? I was trying to go by the Wikipedia description of C escape sequences and how they work.

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Re^3: C style strings by LanX (Saint) on Dec 31, 2022 at 15:12 UTC
> Just the $ and the @ ? That's all? I don't know, but it's unlikely. I suppose Perl augmented it's "escapism" over the versions. More importantly, what are the specifications for C and do they also depend on the version? For instance I had problems with the `\u` , and if it comes to Unicode inconsistencies then problems will be even manifold. Cheers Rolf _{(addicted to the 𐍀𐌴𐍂𐌻 Programming Language :) Wikisyntax for the Monastery}	[reply] [d/l]
Re^4: C style strings by harangzsolt33 (Deacon) on Dec 31, 2022 at 16:19 UTC
Hmm... Yes, in TinyPerl 5.8, "\uFF00" becomes literal "FF00" instead of "\xFF\0", so eval isn't so clever after all. At least not in TinyPerl 5.8. :/	[reply]