An array in C is a fixed-size collection of elements of the same data type stored in contiguous memory locations. It allows the storage of multiple values in a single variable, eliminating the need to declare separate variables for each value. Arrays in C are of two types: single dimensional arrays and multidimensional arrays. Single dimensional arrays are the simplest form and consist of elements of similar types that can be accessed through their indices. Arrays in C provide several advantages, such as optimized and clean code, easy traversal of elements, and simplified sorting. However, they have limitations, including a fixed size and the inability to change size after declaration. Arrays are a fundamental concept in C programming and are widely used in various applications
. For example, an array of integers can be declared and initialized in C as follows:
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int myNumbers[4] = {25, 50, 75, 100};
To access the elements of the array, the index number is used, starting from
0. For instance, myNumbers refers to the first element, myNumbers[1]
refers to the second element, and so on. Looping through the array elements
can be achieved using a for loop
