Copying strings in C isn't straightforward

Created: 2022-06-18
Tags: #permanent

Isn't straightforward in a way like making a new variable for pointer

char *small_ltr = "jonathan";
char *capital_ltr = small_ltr;

// Make the first letter capital
capital_ltr[0] = toupper(capital_ltr[0]);
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The pointer small_ltr is racist and only allows small letter.
But any changes we made to pointer capital_ltr will also affect the pointer small_ltr.

printf("%s", small_ltr);    // Jonathan
printf("%s", capital_ltr);  // Jonathan
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