Plz explain me this code I need it

Question

What is *char ?
and these no. r not ascii codes
plz explain
https://code.sololearn.com/cop4ngOflj6J/?ref=app

Answer 1

actually char* declare pointer variable to store the address of character in string
and I have used octal number system here

* is pointer to char

Answer 2

you can ask 😨 I'll try 😊

Answer 3

Thank you Jamie you're right 😊😊

Answer 4

I was explaining you wait 😑

Answer 5

Ok But I hav several questions

Answer 6

Can I ask u

Answer 7

Why r we using pointers in this case

Answer 8

Ok now why char* can't use ascii

Answer 9

Ok

Answer 10

Then tell me I use 'A' as 90 what is it decimal?

Answer 11

Then char* word="\90" will print A

Answer 12

I know but why that will not work

Answer 13

I know what is octal what is binary what hex

Answer 14

We hav to do sum using that in school

Answer 15

My question is that why pointer char will not take 90 but octal 101

Answer 16

Sorry 65

Answer 17

Thanks a lot @jamie