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C – Summary of C functions

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C Summary of C functions:


As you know, C functions are basic building blocks in every C program. We have given key points those to be kept in mind for using existing C library functions and writing our own functions in a C program efficiently.

Key points to remember while writing functions in C language:

  • All C programs contain main() function which is mandatory.
  • main() function is the function from where every C program is started to execute.
  • Name of the function is unique in a C program.
  • C Functions can be invoked from anywhere within a C program.
  • There can any number of functions be created in a program. There is no limit on this.
  • There is no limit in calling C functions in a program.
  • All functions are called in sequence manner specified in main() function.
  • One function can be called within another function.
  • C functions can be called with or without arguments/parameters. These arguments are nothing but inputs to the functions.
  • C functions may or may not return values to calling functions. These values are nothing but output of the functions.
  • When a function completes its task, program control is returned to the function from where it is called.
  • There can be functions within functions.
  • Before calling and defining a function, we have to declare function prototype in order to inform the compiler about the function name, function parameters and return value type.
  • C function can return only one value to the calling function.
  • When return data type of a function is “void”, then, it won’t return any values
  • When return data type of a function is other than void such as “int, float, double”, it returns value to the calling function.
  • main() program comes to an end when there is no functions or commands to execute.
  • There are 2 types of functions in C. They are, 1. Library functions 2. User defined functions

There are many inbuilt C functions which are offered by C compiler. You can check list of all C functions and simple example programs with outputs below.


1. C – Arithmetic functions

2. C – Int, char validation functions

3. C – Buffer manipulation function

4. C – Time related functions

5. C – Dynamic memory allocation

6. C – type casting functions

7. C – Miscellaneous functions

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