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Open Source Linux
Open Source Linux
Jun 14, 2024 · Fundamentals

Mastering C State Machines: Switch‑Case, Table‑Driven, and Function‑Pointer Techniques

This article explains how to implement finite state machines in C using three approaches—switch‑case, table‑driven, and function‑pointer—detailing their structures, code examples, trade‑offs, and extensions such as compressed tables and hierarchical state machines for robust embedded systems.

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Mastering C State Machines: Switch‑Case, Table‑Driven, and Function‑Pointer Techniques
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ITPUB
Jul 3, 2017 · Fundamentals

Mastering Finite State Machines in C: From Simple If/Else to Function Pointers

This article explains what a finite state machine (FSM) is, where it is commonly used, and walks through three C implementations—plain if/else, switch‑case, and a function‑pointer table—highlighting their advantages, drawbacks, and providing complete code examples.

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Mastering Finite State Machines in C: From Simple If/Else to Function Pointers