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typedef struct vs struct definitions

I'm a beginner in C programming, but I was wondering what's the difference between using typedef when defining a structure …

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Difference between 'struct' and 'typedef struct' in C++?

In C++, is there any difference between: struct Foo { ... }; and: typedef struct { ... } Foo;

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Why should we typedef a struct so often in C?

I have seen many programs consisting of structures like the one below typedef struct { int i; char k; } elem; elem …

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What is a typedef enum in Objective-C?

I don't think I fundamentally understand what an enum is, and when to use it. For example: typedef enum { kCircle, …

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Typedef function pointer?

I'm learning how to dynamically load DLL's but what I don't understand is this line typedef void (*FunctionFunc)(); I have …

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uint8_t vs unsigned char

What is the advantage of using uint8_t over unsigned char in C? I know that on almost every system …

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What is the difference between 'typedef' and 'using' in C++11?

I know that in C++11 we can now use using to write type alias, like typedefs: typedef int MyInt; Is, …

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Understanding typedefs for function pointers in C

I have always been a bit stumped when I read other peoples' code which had typedefs for pointers to functions …

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How do I use typedef and typedef enum in C?

Consider: #define MAXROW 20 #define MAXCOL 60 typedef State Grid[MAXROW+2] [MAXCOL+2] typedef enum state {DEAD,ALIVE} State How do I use …

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dereferencing pointer to incomplete type

I've seen a lot of questions on this but I'm going to ask the question differently without specific code. Is …

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