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In C programming, a variable is a named storage location that can hold a value which may change during execution, while a constant is a fixed value that cannot be altered. For example, 'int age;' defines a variable, and 'const int MAX_AGE = 100;' defines a constant. The key difference is that variables can be modified, whereas constants remain unchanged throughout the program.

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In C programming, a variable is a named storage location that can hold a value which may change during execution, while a constant is a fixed value that cannot be altered. For example, 'int age;' defines a variable, and 'const int MAX_AGE = 100;' defines a constant. The key difference is that variables can be modified, whereas constants remain unchanged throughout the program.

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Q.Define variable? Define constant?

Give the difference between variable & constant with


suitable example.

In C programming, a variable is a named storage location in memory that holds a value,


which can be modified during the program's execution. Variables are fundamental for
storing data that can change over time.

Defining a Variable:

To define a variable, specify its data type followed by its name:

int age;

Here, age is a variable of type int (integer).

Assigning a Value to a Variable:

Variables can be assigned values using the assignment operator (=):

age = 25;

This assigns the value 25 to the variable age.

Constants:

A constant is a value that cannot be altered during the program's execution. Constants
are used to represent fixed values that do not change, enhancing code readability and
maintainability.

Defining a Constant:

Constants can be defined using the const keyword or the #define preprocessor directive:

const int MAX_AGE = 100;

or

#define MAX_AGE 100

In both cases, MAX_AGE is a constant with a value of 100.

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