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What is a macro, and how do you use it?

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A macro is a preprocessor directive that provides a mechanism for token replacement in your source code. Macros are created by using the #define statement. Here is an example of a macro: Macros can also utilize special operators such as the stringizing operator (#) and the concatenation operator (##).The stringizing operator can be used to convert macro parameters to quoted strings, as in the following example: #define DEBUG_VALUE(v) printf(#v ? is equal to %d.n?, v) In your program, you can check the value of a variable by invoking the DEBUG_VALUE macro: ... int x = 20; DEBUG_VALUE(x); ... The preceding code prints ?x is equal to 20.? on-screen. This example shows that the stringizing operator used with macros can be a very handy debugging tool. © CoolInterview.com Today's Special: Get Free Magazine from SAP now! A D V E R T I S E M E N T

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