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INTRODUCTION TO

FILES

JAVERIYAUNNISA
MISBAH MOHAMMEDI
II YEAR MCA
Introduction to
Files in C
In the world of computer programming, files are fundamental
building blocks that store data. C, a powerful and widely-used
programming language, provides a set of functions and
mechanisms to work with files, allowing you to create, access,
and manipulate data in persistent storage. This enables you to
build robust applications that can read, write, and process
information stored outside the program's memory.
Understanding file handling in C is crucial for creating
programs that can interact with external data sources, saving
information for later use, and creating applications that
manage data efficiently.
File Operations in C
C offers a comprehensive set of functions for file manipulation. These functions enable you to perform essential operations like creating, opening, reading, writing,
closing, and deleting files. Let's delve into some common file operations in C:

1 Opening a File 2 Reading from a File


The `fopen()` function is used to open a file for reading, writing, or Functions like `fscanf()`, `fgets()`, and `getc()` allow you to read data from
appending data. It takes the filename and mode as arguments and returns a an opened file. `fscanf()` reads formatted data, `fgets()` reads a line of text,
file pointer that represents the opened file. The mode specifies how the file and `getc()` reads a single character. These functions read data from the
should be opened, such as "r" for reading, "w" for writing, or "a" for file and store it in variables, allowing your program to access and process
appending. the file's content.

3 Writing to a File 4 Closing a File


The `fprintf()`, `fputs()`, and `putc()` functions enable you to write data to a It's essential to close files after you've finished using them. The `fclose()`
file. `fprintf()` writes formatted data, `fputs()` writes a string, and `putc()` function closes the file, releasing resources and ensuring data integrity.
writes a single character. These functions take the file pointer and the data When you close a file, all changes you've made are saved permanently.
to be written as arguments, effectively transferring information from your Closing files is crucial for preventing resource leaks and maintaining a stable
program into the file. file system.
File Handling Concepts in C
File handling in C involves understanding key concepts that govern how files are managed and accessed. Let's explore some
fundamental concepts:

File Modes File Pointers Error Handling

File modes specify how a file should File pointers are variables that store Robust file handling involves error
be opened. Common modes include: * the memory address of the opened checking. Functions like `fopen()` and
"r" - Open for reading. * "w" - Open file. They act as a bridge between `fclose()` can return NULL if an error
for writing (creates a new file or your program and the file, allowing occurs. It's crucial to handle these
truncates an existing file). * "a" - you to access and manipulate the errors appropriately to prevent
Open for appending (adds data to the file's content. When you open a file, unexpected program behavior. You
end of the file). * "r+" - Open for both the `fopen()` function returns a file can use `perror()` or `ferror()` to get
reading and writing. * "w+" - Open for pointer that you can use to perform more detailed information about the
both reading and writing (creates a file operations. error that occurred.
new file or truncates an existing file).
* "a+" - Open for both reading and
writing (adds data to the end of the
file).

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