A Simple Sample of C

Let's take a look at a simple C program. This program, shown in Listing 2.1, serves to point out some of the basic features of programming in C. Before you read the upcoming line-by-line explanation of the program, read through Listing 2.1 to see if you can figure out for yourself what it will do.

Listing 2.1. A Simple C Program
#include <stdio.h>
int main(void)               /* a simple program             */
{
   int num;                  /* define a variable called num */
   num = 1;                  /* assign a value to num        */

   printf("I am a simple "); /* use the printf() function    */
   printf("computer.\n");
   printf("My favorite number is %d because it is first.\n",num);
   return 0;
}

If you think this program will print some things on your screen, you're right! Exactly what will be printed ...

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