Defining a structure in C involves specifying a blueprint for a composite data type that groups together different variables under a single name. Here's a concise explanation:
struct structure_name { data_type member1; data_type member2; // ... more members if needed };
struct: Keyword indicating the declaration of a structure. structure_name: Identifier for the structure, used to create instances of it. { }: Encloses the list of members within the structure. data_type: Specifies the type of each member variable.
Example: struct Point { int x; int y; };
Here, Point is a structure with two members, x and y, both of type int.
1. Keyword and Identifier:
• Use the struct keyword to declare a structure.
• Provide a unique identifier (e.g., structure_name) for the structure.
2. Member Declaration:
• Enclose member variables within curly braces {} after the structure declaration.
• Define the data type of each member (e.g., int, float, etc.).
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