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C Programming Functions


Function Definition: Function is a group of statements which performs a specific task. It is also known as Sub-routine or Procedure or Method.

There are two types of C functions:
  • Library Functions (also known as System defined function)
  • User defined functions (written by programmers)

Library Functions: These are functions provided by the developer of C language. They are in-built with the C language.

Examples of some of the popular Library Functions:
  • printf()
  • scanf()
  • getchar()
  • sqrt()
  • pow()
Example: C program to show use of sqrt() Library Functions.

/* This program demonstrate use of two library function:
--> sqrt() --> printf() */

#include<stdio.h>
#include<math.h> void main() { float ans; ans = sqrt(100); printf("The square root of 100 is %f.", ans); }

Output of the Program:

The square root of 100 is 10.000000.


User Defined Functions: The functions developed by the programmers or users are known as User Defined Functions. The names given to user defined functions must be different from the names of Library functions. Note that main( ) is a special type of user defined function in C language.

Examples of User Defined Functions:

  • FindAverage()
  • DisplayMenu()
  • DrawLine()
  • GenerateReport()
  • PrintLine()
Example: C program to show use of the User Defined Functions.

// This program demonstrate use of FindAverage() function.

#include<stdio.h>

void FindAverage(); // function prototype declaration. void main() { FindAverage(); //Call function. } void FindAverage() { //function logic is written here.. float num1, num2; printf("Enter number1: "); scanf("%f",&num1); printf("Enter number2: "); scanf("%f",&num2); printf("Average of two numbers: %f.", (num1+num2)/2); }

Output of the Program:

Enter number1: 10 Enter number2: 20 Average of two numbers: 15.000000.


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