>> Common error handling code can be used instead >> if an additional label would be applied for a corresponding jump target. >> >> How do you think about to increase the application of scope-based resource management here? > > I thought about that. But I think the code is simple enough (for now) > to not require an exit label. Please follow a known advice (besides other recommended improvements). https://wiki.sei.cmu.edu/confluence/display/c/MEM12-C.+Consider+using+a+goto+chain+when+leaving+a+function+on+error+when+using+and+releasing+resources Regards, Markus