Learn how to write a C program to find the largest element in an array. This tutorial demonstrates how to traverse an array, compare its elements, and identify the largest one. Ideal for those new to C programming and looking to enhance their skills in array handling and basic algorithms.
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int arr[] = {10, 20, 30, 40, 50};
int max = arr[0];
int i;
for (i = 1; i < sizeof(arr)/sizeof(arr[0]); i++) {
if (arr[i] > max)
max = arr[i];
}
printf("Largest element in array: %d\n", max);
return 0;
} Explanation:
Inside the main() function:
- An integer array arr is declared and initialized with values.
- An integer variable max is initialized to the first element of the array.
- A for loop is used to iterate through each element of the array, starting from the second element.
- Within the loop, if the current element is greater than the current maximum, update max to the current element.
- Finally, the largest element in the array is printed to the console.
