/trimmy

This C program helps you verify trailing whitespaces at the end of lines in files. It's designed to be cross-platform and works on both Linux and Windows.

Primary LanguageCMIT LicenseMIT

Trimmy

This C program, trimmy, helps you verify trailing whitespaces at the end of lines in files. It's designed to be cross-platform and works on both Linux and Windows.

Features

  • Checks for trailing whitespaces at the end of lines.
  • Handles multiple files specified as command-line arguments.
  • Provides visual feedback using color highlighting.

How to Use

Linux/macOS

  1. Prerequisites Ensure you have a C compiler (gcc) installed.
  2. Compile 
    make
  3. Run 
    ./trimmy file1.txt file2.txt

Windows

  1. Prerequisites
    • Download and install the w64devkit for Windows. This provides Unix-like utilities like rm and gcc that work with the makefile.
  2. Compile Open a command prompt or terminal and navigate to the project directory. Then, run: 
    make
  3. Run Use the compiled executable (trimmy.exe) to check your files: 
    trimmy.exe file1.txt file2.txt

Output

  • If a file contains trailing whitespaces:

    • The file name will be displayed.
    • Trailing whitespaces will be marked with a green •.

  • If a file does not contain trailing whitespaces:

    • No output will be shown for that file.

Example Output (Linux/macOS)

FILE: my_code.c

1  | int main() {•••
3  | }••

License

This program is licensed under the MIT License. Refer to the LICENSE file for details.