Difference between passing array, fixed-sized array and base address of array as a function parameter

Question

I am confused about which syntax to use if I want to pass an array of known or unknown size as a function parameter.

Suppose I have these variants for the purpose:

Answer 1

In C, the first two definitions are equivalent.The third one is essentially same but it gives an idea about the size of the array.

If printing str is your intent, then you can safely use any of them.Essentially all three of the functions are passed a parameter of type char*,just what printf() needs to print a string.And lest you don't know, despite what it may seem, all parameter passing in C is done in pass-by-value mode.

Edit: Seems like I'll have to be very rigorous in my choice of words on SO henceforth.Well,in the third case it gives no idea about the size of the array to the function to which it is passed as eventually it is reduced to type char* just as in the first two cases.I meant to say it kinda tells the human reading it that the array's size is 10.Also,it is not wrong/illegal in C.But for the program,doing it is as good as useless.It gives no idea whatsoever about the array size to the function it is passed to.Mr.Downvoter, thanks for pointing out that casual attitude and negligence is not tolerated on SO.