Problem with scanf 1

[mattias1975]

Hello!

I have problem with the function scanf.
My program looks like this:

scanf("%s", a);
scanf("%s", b);

I run it and enter the value of a.
But after that it jumps over the other scanf so that i don't get the chance to enter the value b.

I know its possible to solve the problem so i can use scanf but i dont know how to do it. And thats my question.

I am not allowed to use any other functions because i am taking a c course and i have to know how scanf works.

Thank you.

 

[ArkM]

1. Always use this forum markup tag CODE for your sources (see Process TGML link on the form).
2. What's your a (and b) var declarations?
3. Remember that scanf("%s"...) reads upto a 1st whitespace (not newline)
4. What's your true problem?..

 

[DaveSinkula]

I have problem with the function scanf.

Yes, many people do. It is generally not recommended for strings the way you are using it.

Why does everyone say not to use scanf? What should I use instead?