This web content discusses the importance of hardening C, C++, and Objective C toolchains to deliver reliable and secure code. It addresses the configuration, preprocessor, compiler, and linker aspects commonly overlooked in project setups. Debug builds help catch mistakes during development, while release builds are optimized for production. Test builds ensure interfaces are thoroughly tested. The content highlights the significance of added diagnostics, proper build configurations, and integrating security features like ASLR and DEP. Controversially, it criticizes tools like Autoconf for ignoring user requests and missing security opportunities. It emphasizes that a secure toolchain is just one part of an overall software engineering strategy.
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