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1. Iteration and Loops
While Loop:
The while loop repeats a block of code as long as a condition is true. It’s useful when you don’t know how many times the loop should run beforehand.Do While Loop:
The do-while loop guarantees that the code inside the loop runs at least once, even if the condition is false afterward.For Loop:
The for loop is used when you know exactly how many times you want to repeat something. It has a more compact structure than the while loop, specifying initialization, condition, and increment/decrement all in one line.Multiple Loop Variables:
You can use multiple variables to control a loop. This allows more flexibility, such as having one variable count up and another count down, for example.Break Statement:
The break statement immediately stops the loop, even if the loop’s condition is still true. It’s often used when a certain condition is met, and you want to exit the loop early.Goto Statement:
The goto statement jumps to a specific point in the program. It can be useful but should be used carefully as it can make the program harder to follow.Continue Statement:
The continue statement skips the rest of the code inside the loop for the current iteration and goes back to the next iteration of the loop.
2. Arrays
Array Notation and Representation:
An array is a collection of elements of the same type, stored in contiguous memory locations. You access elements in an array using their index, starting from 0.Manipulating Array Elements:
Array elements can be changed or accessed by referring to their index. This lets you modify or use the array values throughout the program.Multi-Dimensional Arrays:
Arrays can have multiple dimensions, like a 2D array for a matrix. This allows you to work with more complex data structures, such as rows and columns.Character Arrays and Strings:
A string is essentially a character array, with a special symbol\0
at the end to mark the end of the string. This allows storing text in a variable.
3. Structures, Unions, and Enums
Structure:
A structure is a user-defined data type that groups different types of variables together. You can store related data like a person's name and age in a single structure.Union:
A union is similar to a structure but can only store one member at a time. It uses less memory since all members share the same memory space.Enumerated Data Types (Enums):
An enum defines a set of named integer constants. It’s useful for representing related values with meaningful names, like days of the week or months of the year.Array of Structures:
An array of structures allows you to store multiple records, where each record is a structure. This helps in organizing complex data like a list of people with their names and ages.
4. Passing Arrays to Functions
- When you pass an array to a function, you pass its reference (or address). This means the function can modify the original array, allowing you to work with the array’s contents directly inside the function.
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