How do I create an array of strings in C?

Question

I am trying to create an array of strings in C. If I use this code:

char (*a[2])[14];
a[0]=\"blah\";
a[1]=\"hmm\";

gcc gives me \"warning:

Answer 1

The string literals are const char *s.

And your use of parenthesis is odd. You probably mean

const char *a[2] = {"blah", "hmm"};

which declares an array of two pointers to constant characters, and initializes them to point at two hardcoded string constants.