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Functions in C Programming

Functions in C are self-contained code blocks that perform specific tasks and can be reused throughout a program. They can be categorized into library functions and user-defined functions, offering benefits such as modularity, reusability, and ease of debugging. The document also covers function components, syntax, types based on parameters and return values, and the concept of recursion.

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Functions in C Programming

Functions in C are self-contained code blocks that perform specific tasks and can be reused throughout a program. They can be categorized into library functions and user-defined functions, offering benefits such as modularity, reusability, and ease of debugging. The document also covers function components, syntax, types based on parameters and return values, and the concept of recursion.

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Functions in C Programming

Definition:

A function in C is a self-contained block of code that performs a specific task.

It can be called multiple times to perform the same operation without rewriting the code.

Types of Functions:

1. Library Functions:

- Predefined in C standard library.

- Examples: printf(), scanf(), strlen(), sqrt()

2. User-defined Functions:

- Created by the programmer to perform custom tasks.

- Can be reused throughout the program.

Benefits of Using Functions:

- Modularity: Large programs can be broken into smaller parts.

- Reusability: A function can be used multiple times.

- Code readability: Easier to read and understand.

- Ease of debugging: Isolated testing and fixing.

- Abstraction: Users can use a function without knowing its internal details.

Function Components:

1. Function Declaration (Prototype):

int add(int, int);

2. Function Definition:
int add(int a, int b) {

return a + b;

3. Function Call:

int result = add(5, 3);

Syntax:

return_type function_name(parameter1, parameter2, ...) {

// Function body

return value; // if return_type is not void

Example Program:

#include <stdio.h>

int multiply(int, int);

int main() {

int x = 4, y = 5;

int result = multiply(x, y);

printf("Multiplication = %d\n", result);

return 0;

int multiply(int a, int b) {

return a * b;
}

Types Based on Parameters and Return Value:

1. No arguments, no return

2. Arguments, no return

3. No arguments, return

4. Arguments and return

Function Call Stack and Recursion:

C uses a stack to manage function calls.

Functions can call themselves - this is called recursion.

Example:

int factorial(int n) {

if (n == 0) return 1;

else return n * factorial(n - 1);

Conclusion:

Functions in C are essential for writing efficient, organized, and maintainable code.

They enable modular design, reduce code duplication, and enhance code clarity.

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