Every 'C' compiler supports a large number of strings handling library functions. Table 8.3 provides
list of frequently used functions and their description.
Table 8.3 Standard C String Library Functions
FunctionsDescription
strlenO
Determines length of a string.
strcpy()Copies a string from source to destination.
strncpy()Copies characters of a string to another string upto the specified length.
strcnpO
Compares characters of two strings (Function descriminates between small &
capital letters.)
stricnpO
Compares two strings. (Function doesn't discrim ...
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