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Data Types in C

Data types in C define the kind of data a variable can store, aiding in memory allocation and data interpretation. They are classified into basic (primitive), derived, enumeration, user-defined, and void types, with examples including int, char, float, and structures. Understanding and mastering these data types is essential for effective C programming.

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Data Types in C

Data types in C define the kind of data a variable can store, aiding in memory allocation and data interpretation. They are classified into basic (primitive), derived, enumeration, user-defined, and void types, with examples including int, char, float, and structures. Understanding and mastering these data types is essential for effective C programming.

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Data Types in C Programming

Understanding C Data Types and


Their Usage
What are Data Types in C?

• Data types define the type of data a variable


can store.
• They help in memory allocation and data
interpretation.
• C provides a rich set of built-in and user-
defined data types.
Classification of Data Types in C

• Basic (Primitive): int, char, float, double


• Derived: array, pointer, function, structure
• Enumeration: enum
• User-defined: struct, union, typedef
• Void: void
Basic Data Types

• int – Integer numbers (e.g., 10, -3)


• char – Single character (e.g., 'A')
• float – Decimal number (e.g., 3.14)
• double – Larger and more precise float
Size of Basic Data Types

• int: 4 bytes
• char: 1 byte
• float: 4 bytes
• double: 8 bytes
Type Modifiers

• short – Smaller range integer (2 bytes)


• long – Larger range or precision
• signed – Allows negative and positive values
• unsigned – Only positive values, larger upper
limit
Examples of Modified Types

• short int x; // 2-byte integer


• unsigned char ch; // 0 to 255 range
• long double d; // High precision floating-
point
Derived Data Types

• Array – Group of same data type (int


marks[5];)
• Pointer – Stores address of another variable
(int *ptr;)
• Function – Group of statements performing a
task
• Structure – Group of variables of different
types
Void Data Type

• Used to specify no value.


• Commonly used in functions that return
nothing.
• Example: void greet() { printf("Hello"); }
User-defined Data Types

• Create your own data types using:


• struct – Structure
• union – Union
• enum – Enumeration
• typedef – Alias for another type
Example: struct and typedef

• typedef int age;


• struct student {
• int id;
• char name[20];
• };
• Data types define the kind of data stored in a
variable.
• They ensure proper memory use and type
safety.
• Modifiers and custom types add flexibility.
• Mastering data types is fundamental in C
programming.

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