Differences Between char*, Character Arrays, and Dynamically Allocated Strings in C Programming

Differences Between char*, Character Arrays, and Dynamically Allocated Strings in C Programming

This is a very critical and often confused knowledge point in C language: <span>char*</span>, character arrays (such as <span>char str[]</span>), and the relationship between strings. Let’s thoroughly clarify their essence, differences, and connections. 1. Basic Concepts of the Three Term Meaning <span>char*</span> Character pointer, pointing to the address of one (or more) <span>char</span> type variables … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Pointers in C Language and Their Uses

A Comprehensive Guide to Pointers in C Language and Their Uses

In the C language, pointers are one of the most fundamental, powerful, and easily confused concepts. They are not only tools for accessing memory but also play a crucial role in arrays, functions, structures, and many other areas. Below, I will guide you to fully understand the essence, types, uses, and examples of C language … Read more

How to Directly Control Hardware with C Language? Pointers, Memory, and Registers

How to Directly Control Hardware with C Language? Pointers, Memory, and Registers

Hello everyone, I am Xiao Feng Ge. This will be a series of articles related to the C language. In the previous article, we learned why we should use C language to develop operating systems. In this article, we will look at how C language controls hardware. The Design Philosophy of C Language The design … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Pointers in C Language

Comprehensive Guide to Pointers in C Language

Pointers Detailed Explanation (Pointers) In the C programming language, a pointer is a powerful tool that allows you to directly manipulate memory addresses. Understanding pointers is not only key to writing good C programs but also fundamental to grasping core concepts such as memory management, arrays, and function parameter passing. 1. What is a Pointer? … Read more

How C Language Directly Controls Hardware: Pointers, Memory, and Registers

How C Language Directly Controls Hardware: Pointers, Memory, and Registers

Hello everyone, I am Xiao Feng Ge, and today we will explore how the C language controls hardware. The Design Philosophy of C Language The design philosophy of C can be summarized as “trust the programmer“. Unlike many modern programming languages, C imposes very few restrictions on the behavior of the programmer,it assumes that the … Read more

Summary of Key Points in Embedded C Language

Summary of Key Points in Embedded C Language

How to excel in embedded systems? This question, when asked, will often receive the answer: master the C language! Today, I recommend a summary of key points in embedded C language written by an expert, which is definitely worth reading. From a syntactical perspective, C language is not complex, but writing high-quality and reliable embedded … Read more

Daily Learning | Basic Training in C Language

Daily Learning | Basic Training in C Language

Problem: Example 066 Problem: Input three numbers a, b, c, and output them in order of size. Program Analysis: Use pointer method. NEXT Solution: # include<stdio.h> void swap(int *, int *); int main(void) { int a, b, c; int *p1, *p2, *p3; printf(“Input a, b, c:\n”); scanf(“%d %d %d”, &a, &b, &c); p1 = &a; … Read more

Applications of Pointers in C Language Textbooks: A Comprehensive Overview

Applications of Pointers in C Language Textbooks: A Comprehensive Overview

For more exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow me! Continuing from the previous article《C Language Textbook: A Summary of Pointer Applications, Sharing the Differences Between Various Applications, and Unraveling the Mysteries of Pointer Usage(1)》 where we shared part of the content, this article continues. The table below summarizes the applications of … Read more

Pointers and Pointers to Pointers in C: Using Multilevel Pointers

Pointers and Pointers to Pointers in C: Using Multilevel Pointers

Pointers and Pointers to Pointers in C: Using Multilevel Pointers In C, pointers are a very important concept. They can be used not only to directly manipulate memory but also to implement complex data structures and algorithms. In this article, we will delve into the use of pointers and multilevel pointers (i.e., “pointers to pointers”). … Read more

In-Depth Summary of Essential Knowledge Points for Embedded C Language

In-Depth Summary of Essential Knowledge Points for Embedded C Language

Introduction: How to excel in embedded systems? This question, when asked, will invariably lead to the answer:Master the C language! Today, I recommend a comprehensive summary of embedded C language knowledge points written by an expert, which is definitely worth reading.From a syntactical perspective, C language is not complex, but writing high-quality and reliable embedded … Read more