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Structure of C Program

Structure/Syntax of C program   Syntax: The syntax of a language describes the possible combinations of symbols that form a correct program. Preprocessor Directive: In C programming, a preprocessor directive is a command that instructs the compiler to perform specific actions before the actual compilation of the source code begins. Preprocessor directives start with the '#' symbol and are processed by the preprocessor, a built-in component of the C compiler. They are not part of the C language itself, but they are essential for performing various tasks before the actual code is compiled.  Common preprocessor directives-  #include: Used to include header files into the source code, allowing the program to access functions and declarations defined in those header files.  #define: Used to define constants, macros, or function-like macros for use throughout the program. #ifdef, #ifndef, #else, #endif: Used for conditional compilation, allowing certain c...