why there is an blank/next line between header file and main() function of c program?

Question

https://code.sololearn.com/cpw5gNpz7EuH/?ref=app

Answer 1

Includes are preprocessor directives (they start with a #). They are eveluated in the early compilation stage and have to be on their own line so the compiler recognizes them. Other than that, I see no blank lines in your code, so I'm not quite sure what else you could be referring to.

Answer 2

can you describe it in simple words i am new to programming

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

When you include a file using #include, the compiler copies that file directly into the source code. #include is called a preprocessor directive, which means that it is processed before (pre) the compilation starts.