Learn and Master C Programming - A quick overview of 'scanf' function

This lecture covers the use of the scanf function in C programming for reading user input from the command line. It explains the differences between scanf and printf, and details how to use scanf for reading characters, integers, and strings. The lecture also discusses the importance of buffer size for string input and highlights security concerns with using scanf, recommending safer alternatives.

Why is it important to allocate an extra byte when using scanf for strings?

What security considerations should be taken into account when using scanf?