Learn and Master C Programming - Important Tips for Working with User Input

This lecture addresses the limitations of input functions, focusing on techniques to clear the input buffer and handle user input more effectively. It covers methods to manage the input buffer using scanf and file seek, emphasizing the importance of understanding scanf's limitations and error handling. The lecture also introduces alternative secure input functions like gets_s, highlighting the risks of using insecure functions like gets.

What are the best practices for checking errors in user input functions?

What should you do if scanf returns a value other than one?

Why is it recommended to avoid using the gets function?