The Hidden Gem of C Programming: Understanding Unions

Explore the concept of unions in C, a lesser-known feature that offers unique advantages beyond structures and functions, and learn how they can be useful in your programming projects.

The Hidden Gem of C Programming: Understanding Unions
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196.9K views • Nov 26, 2023
The Hidden Gem of C Programming: Understanding Unions

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You've heard of structures, you've heard of functions, maybe you've even heard of the C preprocessor. But, have you heard of unions? Unions are a weird type in C that don't get a lot of love. In this video we'll discuss what a union is, how unions work in memory, and wether or not you should use unions.

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