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What is the primary purpose of the #define directive in C?
What is the primary purpose of the #define directive in C?
What would happen if the line #undef PI is executed in the provided program?
What would happen if the line #undef PI is executed in the provided program?
Which directive would you use to check if a particular macro is not defined?
Which directive would you use to check if a particular macro is not defined?
Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the #error directive?
Which statement correctly describes the purpose of the #error directive?
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In the context of macro definitions, what does the expression #define SQUARE(x) ((x) * (x)) achieve?
In the context of macro definitions, what does the expression #define SQUARE(x) ((x) * (x)) achieve?
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What is the primary use of the #define preprocessor directive in C?
What is the primary use of the #define preprocessor directive in C?
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What distinguishes a string from a character in C?
What distinguishes a string from a character in C?
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What is the incorrect usage of special symbols in C programming?
What is the incorrect usage of special symbols in C programming?
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Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of conditional compilation in C?
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of conditional compilation in C?
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Which statement is true regarding the usage of preprocessor directives?
Which statement is true regarding the usage of preprocessor directives?
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Study Notes
C Preprocessor Directives: Purpose and Usage
- Preprocessor directives are commands processed before code compilation.
- They improve code flexibility, readability, and maintainability.
- Enhance code reusability.
- Enable conditional compilation for different environments.
- Allow efficient handling of compile-time errors and warnings.
- Contribute to improved line control for debug and error reporting.
Common Preprocessor Directives
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#include: Inserts the content of a file into the current file.
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#include <stdio.h>: Includes the standard input/output library -
#include "myheader.h": Includes a user-defined header file
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#define: Defines macros for constants or function-like macros.
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#define PI 3.14159: Defines a constant macro for π. -
#define SQUARE(x) ((x) * (x)): Defines a function-like macro to square a value.
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#undef: Removes a previously defined macro.
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#undef PI: Undefines the macroPI.
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#if, #elif, #else, #endif: Conditionality for code compilation based on defined conditions.
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#define DEBUG 1 -
#if DEBUG-
printf("Debug mode\n");
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#elif RELEASE-
printf("Release mode\n");
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#else-
printf("Unknown mode\n");
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#endif
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#ifdef, #ifndef: Compiles code based on whether a macro is defined or not.
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#define FEATURE_ENABLED -
#ifdef FEATURE_ENABLED-
printf("Feature is enabled\n");
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#endif -
#ifndef FEATURE_DISABLED-
printf("Feature is not disabled\n");
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#endif
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#error: Produces a compile-time error message.
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#ifdef WRONG_CONDITION-
#error "This condition is not allowed"
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#endif
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Example in a C Program
- Demonstrates practical use of preprocessor directives.
- Includes the standard library header file (
stdio.h). - Defines constant and function-like macros for calculations (
PIandSQUARE(x)). - Example demonstrates conditional compilation using the
DEBUG_MODEmacro.
Keywords Used in C Programming
- These are predefined words in C language that cannot be used as variable, function, or label names.
- Keywords are reserved words in C, they have special meaning for the compiler and they cannot be used for anything else.
- Some common keywords:
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auto,double,int,struct,break,else,long,switch,case,enum,register,typedef,char,extern,return,union,const,float,short,unsigned,continue,for,signed,void,default,goto,sizeof,volatile,do,if,static,while
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C++ Keywords
- C++ has 31 additional key words compared to C.
Identifiers in C Programming
- Used for naming variables, functions, and arrays.
- Must begin with a letter or an underscore (
_). - Can consist of letters, digits, and underscores.
- Cannot contain whitespace.
- Maximum length is 31 characters.
- Cannot be the same as keywords.
- Statement labels are a special type, used in
gotostatements.
Constants in C
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Similar to variables but with a fixed value that cannot be changed during program execution.
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Different types of constants:
- Integer Constants:
0,1,2586,201987. - Real (or) Floating point constants:
0.0,153.56,24896.32415. - Octal & Hexadecimal Constants: (octal:
(013)8=(11)10), (hexadecimal:(013)16=(19)10). - Character constants:
'a','A','d'. - String constants:
"Freshersnow".
- Integer Constants:
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Two Ways to Define Constants in C:
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Using the
constkeyword:const float PI = 3.14; -
Using the
#definepreprocessor:#define PI 3.14
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Explore the purpose and usage of preprocessor directives in C programming. This quiz covers key directives like #include, #define, and others, enhancing your understanding of code flexibility and maintainability. Test your knowledge on conditional compilation and macro definitions.
