OPERATOR AND OPERAND

   

OPERATOR AND OPERAND

In C programming, operators are symbols that perform various operations on operands. An operand, on the other hand, is a value or variable that is used in conjunction with an operator. Operators and operands are combined to form expressions, which are used to perform computations and manipulate data in a program.

Let's take a closer look at operators and operands in C:

1. Operators: Operators in C can be classified into several categories based on their functionality. Some common types of operators include:

   • Arithmetic Operators: Perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), division (/), and modulus (%).
   • Relational Operators: Compare the relationship between two operands and return a Boolean result. Examples include equal to (==), not equal to (!=), greater than (>), less than (<), greater than or equal to (>=), and less than or equal to (<=).
   • Logical Operators: Perform logical operations on Boolean values (true or false). These include logical AND (&&), logical OR (||), and logical NOT (!).
   • Assignment Operators: Assign values to variables. The assignment operator (=) is the most common example.
   • Increment and Decrement Operators: Increase (++) or decrease (--) the value of an operand by one.
   • Bitwise Operators: Perform operations at the bit level of operands. Examples include bitwise AND (&), bitwise OR (|), bitwise XOR (^), and bitwise NOT (~).
   • Conditional Operator: Also known as the ternary operator (?:), it provides a compact way to write conditional expressions.
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2. Operands: Operands are the values or variables on which operators act. They can take different forms, including:

   • Constants: Fixed values, such as numbers (e.g., 10, 3.14) or characters (e.g., 'A', '$').
   • Variables: Named storage locations that hold values.
   • Expressions: Combinations of operators and operands that result in a value.
   • Function Calls: Invoking a function can act as an operand, and the returned value can be used in expressions.

In C, operators and operands work together to perform computations and manipulate data according to the desired logic of the program. Understanding how to use operators and operands effectively is essential for writing correct and efficient C programs.