When do I use a union in C or C++, instead of a struct?

About

Welcome to my channel. I post videos that help you learn to program and become a more confident software developer. I cover beginner-to-advanced systems topics ranging from network programming, threads, processes, operating systems, embedded systems and others. I help you get under-the-hood to better understand how computers work and how you can use them to become stronger students and more capable professional developers. About me: I'm a computer scientist, electrical engineer, researcher, and teacher. I specialize in embedded systems, mobile computing, sensor networks, and the Internet of Things. More about me and what I do: https://www.jacobsorber.com https://people.cs.clemson.edu/~jsorber/ http://persist.cs.clemson.edu/ To Support the Channel: + like, subscribe, spread the word + contribute via Patreon --- [https://www.patreon.com/jacobsorber] Source code is also available to Patreon supporters. --- [https://jsorber-youtube-source.herokuapp.com/]