Re: Data structures question

Shwetabh <shwetabhgoel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> My question is, why are data structures implemented only with struct
> data type?
> Why not union when it is more efficient as compared with structures?

Well, depending on what I need to do, I will use which ever one is most
appropriate.

They are not interchangeable, but since you seem to be implying that
they are, I am wondering if you really understand the differences
between them.

.

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