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C Syntax

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Summary

C syntax is a code-writing rule that must be followed for a program to be compiled. Each statement ends with a semicolon, the block of code is wrapped in curly braces, and the naming is case-sensitive. The play function is where the program code begins, while #include is used to include the library header file. Understand the syntax first, because a small error like a lack of combo dots can derail compilation.

Key points

Each statement ends with a semicolon (;)
The block code is bounded by curly braces {and}
C is case-sensitive: play and play are considered different
The code after // on the same line is considered a comment and ignored by the compiler

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