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The document explains how to create an array of functions in C using function pointers, which allows for dynamic function calls. It provides syntax for defining function prototypes and declaring an array of function pointers, along with an example of three functions that return integers. The conclusion emphasizes the flexibility and ease of managing multiple functions with similar signatures using this technique.

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The document explains how to create an array of functions in C using function pointers, which allows for dynamic function calls. It provides syntax for defining function prototypes and declaring an array of function pointers, along with an example of three functions that return integers. The conclusion emphasizes the flexibility and ease of managing multiple functions with similar signatures using this technique.

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Creating an Array of Functions in C

In C programming, you can create an array of functions by using function pointers. Function pointers

allow you to store addresses of functions, making it possible to call different functions dynamically.

This is useful for cases where you have multiple functions with similar signatures and want to call

them in a loop or based on some conditions.

Syntax for Function Pointers

To define an array of function pointers, the following syntax is used:

1. Define the function prototype.

2. Declare an array of function pointers.

Here is an example of an array of function pointers for functions with 'int' return type:

#include <stdio.h>

// Define some sample functions with an int return type

int function1() {

printf("Function 1 executed.\n");

return 1;

int function2() {

printf("Function 2 executed.\n");

return 2;
}

int function3() {

printf("Function 3 executed.\n");

return 3;

int main() {

// Array of function pointers, each returning int

int (*functionArray[])() = {function1, function2, function3};

// Call the functions through the array and store the return value

for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++) {

int result = functionArray[i](); // Calling each function

printf("Returned value: %d\n", result); // Display the returned value

return 0;

Explanation of the Example

In this example:

- We define three functions, 'function1', 'function2', and 'function3', each of which returns an 'int' and

prints a message.

- An array of function pointers 'functionArray' is created, where each pointer points to one of the

three functions.

- The loop iterates through the array, calling each function and storing the return value in 'result'.
- Finally, the return value is printed for each function.

Conclusion

Creating an array of functions in C using function pointers provides a flexible and dynamic way to

manage multiple functions that share the same signature. It allows for easy expansion of code

without modifying the core logic. This technique is especially useful when you need to call a series

of functions in a loop or based on certain conditions.

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