C Programming - Pointers - Discussion

We can use either (*p).x or p->x where x is the member of the structure.

Pointer is a collection of data;& operator access a memory in & by Code block.

If a variable is a pointer to a structure, the operator used to access data members of the structure through the pointer variable is: -> (Arrow operator)

Explanation:
When you have a pointer to a structure, like this:

struct Student
{
int id;
char name[20];
};

struct Student *ptr;

To access members of the structure using the pointer, you use:

ptr->id;
This is shorthand for:
(*ptr).id;
But -> is more convenient and cleaner.
For accessing members using normal structure variables.
-> For accessing members using structure pointers.

@Ramchandra

Can we write the above code with the help of "." operator ?

Because specify the next address.

Very good keep it up (master brain).

Thanks Kisan for properly explaining.

Well said kisan.

When we create structure as a pointer, we have to access those structure members with structure object->structure variable.

Clear explanation Kisan