/* An example of local variable.
*/

#include <stdio.h>

int main(void)
{
	int x = 10;	

	if (x == 10)
	{
		int x = 99; //this x hides the outer x
		printf("Inner x: %d\n", x); 
	}

	printf("Outer x: %d\n", x);

	return 0;
}

/* Note:
   1. A local variable is CREATED upon entry into its block and
      DESTROYED upon exit.
   2. Can be used only by statements that are INSIDE the block 
      in which the variables are declared.
*/