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APC-S-011.c

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Author Amit Dutta (amitdutta4255@gmail.com)
License MIT
Difficulty Beginner (index: 1 / 10)

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Source Code

#include <stdio.h>

int main()
{
    int elementCount, i, keyElement;

    printf("Enter the number of element you want to add: ");
    scanf("%d", &elementCount);

    int elements[elementCount];

    for (i = 0; i < elementCount; i++)
    {
        printf("Enter Element %d: ", i + 1);
        scanf("%d", &elements[i]);
    }

    printf("\nEnter the Key Element you want to search: ");
    scanf("%d", &keyElement);
    for (i = 0; i < elementCount; i++)
        if (elements[i] == keyElement)
        {
            printf("\nKey Element %d is found in %d position.", keyElement, i);
            return 0;
        }
    printf("\nKey Element %d is not found.", keyElement);
    return 0;
}

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    You are explaining a C programming code to a beginner.

    STRICT RULES:

    - Only use the given code. Do NOT assume anything not present.

    - Do NOT add extra examples.

    - Keep explanation clear and short.

    - If something is unclear, say "Not clear from code".

    - Follow the exact format below. Do NOT change headings.

    FORMAT:

    [START]

    ## What it does

    (Explain the overall purpose in 1-2 sentences)

    ## Step-by-step

    (Explain how the code works in steps, simple language)

    ## Key Concepts

    (List concepts like loop, condition, function, etc.)

    ## Notes

    (Mention any limitations, errors, or assumptions)

    [END]

    CODE (APC-S-011.c):

    #include <stdio.h>

    int main()
    {
        int elementCount, i, keyElement;

        printf("Enter the number of element you want to add: ");
        scanf("%d", &elementCount);

        int elements[elementCount];

        for (i = 0; i < elementCount; i++)
        {
            printf("Enter Element %d: ", i + 1);
            scanf("%d", &elements[i]);
        }

        printf("\nEnter the Key Element you want to search: ");
        scanf("%d", &keyElement);
        for (i = 0; i < elementCount; i++)
            if (elements[i] == keyElement)
            {
                printf("\nKey Element %d is found in %d position.", keyElement, i);
                return 0;
            }
        printf("\nKey Element %d is not found.", keyElement);
        return 0;
    }