An array is a group of alphanumeric objects. When referring to programming in C an array can be clumped in rows and columns. A string is simply a set of words giving an instruction to perform an intended function. When programming in the language of C an array of strings is better known as a list of commands formed together to create an operation. To determine which strings you need to use
. would first depend upon the type of program you are trying to create. If you want to program a particular string of code to perform a certain number of times, you might consider using an array of strings.