What is the difference between a char, character and string in the programming language C?

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In C, a "char" is a single character, a "character" is any symbol, and a "string" is a sequence of characters terminated by a null character.
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In C programming: - **Char**: Refers to the data type used to store a single character. - **Character**: A general term for any symbol or letter. - **String**: A sequence of characters terminated by a null character ('\0'). So, "char" is the data type, "character" is a symbol, and "string"...
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In C programming: - **Char**: Refers to the data type used to store a single character. - **Character**: A general term for any symbol or letter. - **String**: A sequence of characters terminated by a null character ('\0'). So, "char" is the data type, "character" is a symbol, and "string" is a sequence of characters. read less
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