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What are the two main categories of files mentioned in the content?
What are the two main categories of files mentioned in the content?
- Binary files and text files (correct)
- Text files and image files
- Binary files and executable files
- Executable files and image files
What is the primary purpose of 'writing' in relation to files mentioned in the content?
What is the primary purpose of 'writing' in relation to files mentioned in the content?
- To compress a file
- To store data (correct)
- To execute a program
- To display an image
What is the difference between 'writing' for text files and 'writing' for binary files, as described in the content?
What is the difference between 'writing' for text files and 'writing' for binary files, as described in the content?
- Text files are easier to edit than binary files
- Text files store data in a human-readable format, while binary files store data in a machine-readable format (correct)
- Text files require special encoding, while binary files don't
- Binary files are larger than text files
Which of these activities would involve the use of 'reading' for a text file? (Select all that apply)
Which of these activities would involve the use of 'reading' for a text file? (Select all that apply)
Based on the provided content, which of these combinations suggests a typical workflow involving files?
Based on the provided content, which of these combinations suggests a typical workflow involving files?
What mode would you use if you wanted to both read and write to a file, but only if the file already exists?
What mode would you use if you wanted to both read and write to a file, but only if the file already exists?
Which mode is specifically designed to append data to a file, creating a new file if it doesn't exist?
Which mode is specifically designed to append data to a file, creating a new file if it doesn't exist?
In the provided content, what happens when the 'w' mode is used to open a file that already exists?
In the provided content, what happens when the 'w' mode is used to open a file that already exists?
What is the purpose of the fclose() function in the provided code?
What is the purpose of the fclose() function in the provided code?
What mode would you use to create a new file, preventing the program from overwriting an existing file with the same name?
What mode would you use to create a new file, preventing the program from overwriting an existing file with the same name?
In the provided code, what would happen if you wanted to read data from a file named "data.txt" and then append additional data to the same file?
In the provided code, what would happen if you wanted to read data from a file named "data.txt" and then append additional data to the same file?
Which mode is best suited for editing an existing file with the ability to read, modify, and write back to the same file?
Which mode is best suited for editing an existing file with the ability to read, modify, and write back to the same file?
If you were to open a file for reading using the 'r' mode, but the file doesn't exist, how would the program typically respond?
If you were to open a file for reading using the 'r' mode, but the file doesn't exist, how would the program typically respond?
Which of the following modes can be used to create a new file if it doesn't exist and overwrite it if it does exist?
Which of the following modes can be used to create a new file if it doesn't exist and overwrite it if it does exist?
Let's say you want to modify only a specific section of an existing text file, without affecting the rest of the file. Which of the following modes would be the most appropriate?
Let's say you want to modify only a specific section of an existing text file, without affecting the rest of the file. Which of the following modes would be the most appropriate?
What is the primary purpose of the 'FILE *' type variable in the code?
What is the primary purpose of the 'FILE *' type variable in the code?
Which of these options would you likely use to create a new file using the 'FILE *' variable?
Which of these options would you likely use to create a new file using the 'FILE *' variable?
What does the code snippet FILE *fp = fopen("existing_file.txt", "r"); do?
What does the code snippet FILE *fp = fopen("existing_file.txt", "r"); do?
Which of these function calls would be most likely used to close a file previously opened using FILE *fp = fopen("my_file.txt", "w");?
Which of these function calls would be most likely used to close a file previously opened using FILE *fp = fopen("my_file.txt", "w");?
In the context of file handling, what is the function fopen() primarily used for?
In the context of file handling, what is the function fopen() primarily used for?
Flashcards
Binary File
Binary File
A type of file that contains data in a format not readable by humans.
Text File
Text File
A file that contains readable text data, usually in plain ASCII format.
File Writing
File Writing
The process of saving data to a file on storage medium.
File Reading
File Reading
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File Format
File Format
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FILE pointer
FILE pointer
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stdio.h
stdio.h
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Opening a file
Opening a file
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File variable
File variable
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Pointer syntax
Pointer syntax
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File Open Modes
File Open Modes
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Read Mode (r)
Read Mode (r)
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Write Mode (w)
Write Mode (w)
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Append Mode (a)
Append Mode (a)
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File Closure
File Closure
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EOF (End of File)
EOF (End of File)
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File Creation
File Creation
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File Handling Functions
File Handling Functions
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File Existence Check
File Existence Check
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Study Notes
File Handling in C
- C offers two types of data files: stream-oriented and system-oriented.
- Stream-oriented files can be text files (consecutive characters) or unformatted files (consecutive bytes).
- System-oriented files are closely related to the operating system.
- A file pointer is a pointer to information about a file (name, status, current position).
- It's a
FILEtype pointer variable, declared instdio.h. - File pointers can be declared as
FILE *fp;. - Opening a file requires specifying the file name and mode (e.g., reading, writing).
- The
fopen()function is used to open a stream and link it to the file.
File Modes
r: Opens an existing file for reading. ReturnsNULLif the file doesn't exist.w: Creates a new file for writing. Overwrites the file if it already exists.a: Opens a file for appending. Appends to the end of the file if it exists; creates a new file if not.r+,w+,a+: Open files for both reading and writing.
File Operations using Functions
fopen(): Creates a new file for read/write.fclose(): Closes a file associated with a file pointer.closeall(): Closes all files opened byfopen().fgetc()/getc(): Reads a character from the current position and moves the pointer.fprintf(): Writes various data types to a file.fscanf(): Reads various data types from a file.fputc(): Writes a character to a file.fputs(): Writes a string to a file.fgets(): Reads a string from a file.fread(): Reads structured data from a file.fwrite(): Writes structured data to a file.fseek(): Sets a file pointer's position.feof(): Checks for end-of-file.ferror(): Reports read/write errors.ftell(): Returns the current file position.rewind(): Positions the file pointer to the beginning.rename(): Changes a file's name.
File Types
- Files can be sequential or random access.
- Sequential files access records in order.
- Random access files allow direct access to any record.
File Input/Output
- Reading and writing to files is done using standard I/O functions.
Data Types
- File handling operations use various data types, like integers, floating-point numbers, and strings.
Preprocessor Directives (#define, #include, #error)
- Preprocessor directives are instructions to the preprocessor, which modifies the program before compilation.
#definecreates symbolic names (e.g.,#define PI 3.14).#includeinserts header files (e.g.,#include <stdio.h>).#errordisplays a given message during compilation (used for errors).
Conditional Compilation
- Conditional compilation directives (e.g.,
#ifdef,#else,#endif) allow sections of code to be included or excluded based on predefined symbols.
Predefined Macros
- Predefined macros in
ctype.hare used for character and string tests and conversions.
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