Re: [Dev-C++] compilation error with ++ operator on char array

[w.y. <yok...@ve...>]

Dawood Vora wrote:
> 
> The offending line is “if (*inp++ == '?') count++;”  But the funny
> thing is if I substitute p for inp in the while loop, then it compiles
> and gives me the right answer.

That is normal behavior.

> I am under the impression that the post and pre increment operators
> can be used on the names of char arrays.  Somebody, please clear me on
> this and give me some plausible explanation.
> 
>     char inp[] = "?cmewop? OWCOIJJJ?mcjmwow? cwjw?xjw?";

When you declare an array like this, 'inp' is essentially _constant_
and always contains the address of the first array element during its
lifetime.

>     char* p = inp;

p however you can change around as you already know.