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Learn how to use a stack implemented with arrays in C to determine if strings contain balanced parentheses and brackets.
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Checking for Balanced Parentheses in a String Using Stacks in C

Parentheses, brackets, and braces are critical components in programming, especially in languages that require structured syntax. A common challenge developers face is ensuring that these symbols are correctly balanced within strings or expressions. This guide will guide you through implementing a stack in C to check if a given string of parentheses and brackets is balanced.

Understanding the Problem

A string is considered to have balanced parentheses if:

Every opening symbol has a corresponding and correctly positioned closing symbol.

The symbols close in the correct order; meaning the last opened symbol must be the first one to close.

For example:

The string "(()){}[()]" is balanced.

The string "({})[" is not balanced because it has an unclosed bracket.

In this guide, you will learn how to implement an array-based stack in C and use it to evaluate if the given string has balanced parentheses.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Implementing the Stack

The first component of our code is the stack implementation. Below is the code using an array to create the stack functionality:

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Step 2: Checking for Matching Parentheses

The next step involves writing a function to check if pairs of parentheses match correctly.

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Step 3: Balancing Function Implementation

Now, we’ll implement the isBalanced function to evaluate whether the input string contains balanced parentheses.

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Step 4: The Main Function

Finally, put it all together in the main function to test your implementation.

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Common Pitfalls and Fixes

In working through this problem, you might encounter some common pitfalls, such as:

Incorrect Return Values in pop: Ensure the pop function correctly returns the top element after decrementing the top pointer.

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Stack Null Checks: Avoid checks for NULL on the stack since an array in C never evaluates to NULL. Check if top is -1 instead when determining if the stack is empty.

By making these adjustments, you can resolve many issues and ensure your program runs as expected.

Conclusion

We have successfully implemented a simple stack using arrays in C to validate if a string has balanced parentheses. This solution not only demonstrates the implementation but also reinforces the importance of understanding stack operations in solving complex problems. Armed with this tool, you'll be better prepared to analyze and validate expressions like a pro!