Is getchar() bad practice for C language?

Question

I am learning from multiple sources and I came across getchar() and the gets() functions on here. The gets() function throws a red flag and I have read elsewhere that it is no longer a useable function in C. I am aware to use scanf() instead but I was wondering if that is also for the getchar() function? I don't want to get in to bad habits early on.

Answer 1

Thanks Swim! Ur knowledge is much appreciated. Like I said before, I don't want to get into bad habits early on and I definitely don't want red flags all over my code.

Answer 2

Borland version uses getch(); and getche(); functions!!!
_getch(); and _getche(); are operational(according to new standards of C/C++)... BTW, learn from a book implementing new standards!LOL

Answer 3

C++17 is the latest ongoing Stable standard!
1. Professional C++ 4th edition by Marc Grégoire
2. The modern C++ challenge, packt publishing by Marius Bancila
3. C++17 in detail by Filipek
4. C++ primer series
These are the best books with new content! But also expensive! Google them if you want them for free! 🤗

Answer 4

Thanks! Much appreciated. I will check them out.

Answer 5

DEATH128 I am definitely with u on this. I thought about it after I posted the question. Lol. Got to find something current to learn from! My main thing tho is that I want to learn good practices while im learning code. Everyone has an opinion about it and I find that most of the time u find the most efficient way of doing something by listening to others and putting it all together. Do you have any suggestions for fast, clean coding?