Calloc

calloc ()


	#include <stdio.h>
	#include <stdlib.h>
							
	/*
	 *  calloc() takes two arguments: number of elements , size of each element
	 *  To create an integer array with 10 elements, call:
	 *  calloc( 10, sizeof(int) ) NOTE: calloc() will return a pointer to the head
	 *  of this newly allocated memory
	 *
	 *  ADDITIONAL NOTE: calloc() will initialize all elements of array to 0 or NULL
	 */

	int main(void) {

		// Creates integer array of size arrLen
		// Initializes each element of array to zero
		int arrLen = 20;
		int *arr = (int *)calloc(arrLen, sizeof(int));

		free(arr);

		printf("I hope this has helped to teach you how calloc() works :)\n");

		return 0;
	}

Academic Notice: The code shown here is provided solely as a learning reference. Copying and pasting is intentionally disabled to encourage independent practice. Students should implement solutions on their own to demonstrate understanding. This material is not intended for direct submission in assignments.

Additionally: This code was written by a former CS1 student and may not reflect your professor’s intended solution or instructional approach. For coursework, students are expected to follow examples, conventions, and requirements presented in class and in professor-assigned materials.

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