What are arrays and pointers in C?

Can you explain the difference between arrays and pointers in C?

Sure! An array is a collection of elements of the same type, while a pointer is a variable that stores the address of another variable.

How do I declare an array and a pointer in C?

To declare an array, you can use int arr[10]; for an array of 10 integers. For a pointer, use int *ptr;.

Can you show me how to use pointers to access array elements?

Absolutely! You can access array elements using pointers like this: int value = *(arr + index); where index is the position in the array.

What are some common mistakes when using arrays and pointers?

Common mistakes include accessing out-of-bounds elements and forgetting to initialize pointers before use.