Programming Example
C Program to Search an element in Array
C Program to Search an element in Array
#include<stdio.h>
int main() {
int a[30], ele, num, i;
printf("\nEnter no of elements :");
scanf("%d", &num);
printf("\nEnter the values :");
for (i = 0; i < num; i++) {
scanf("%d", &a[i]);
}
//Read the element to be searched
printf("\nEnter the elements to be searched :");
scanf("%d", &ele);
//Search starts from the zeroth location
i = 0;
while (i < num && ele != a[i]) {
i++;
}
//If i < num then Match found
if (i < num) {
printf("Number found at the location = %d", i + 1);
} else {
printf("Number not found");
}
return (0);
}Enter no of elements : 5 11 22 33 44 55 Enter the elements to be searched : 44 Number found at the location = 4
First read the algorithm, then study the program code line by line. After that, compare the code with the output and finally go through the explanation. This approach helps learners understand both the logic and the implementation properly.
After understanding this example, try to rewrite the same program without looking at the code. Then change some values or logic and run it again. This helps improve confidence and keeps learners engaged on the page for longer.