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The document provides an overview of functions in C programming, including their types, definitions, prototypes, and usage. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using functions, as well as real-world applications. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of functions in creating modular and maintainable code.

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EASWARI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

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RAMAPURAM CHENNAI -600089

SUBJECT NAME : FOUNDATION FOR PROBLEM SOLVING USING C


SUBJECT CODE : 191CSO604T

FUNCTIONS IN C PROGRAMMING
TEAM MEMBERS

 MADHAVA PRASAD.V – 310622106074


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 NETRA SRINIVASAN – 310622106098
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 RITHIKAA.D - 310622106121
DATE : 02/04/2025
AGENDA

• Introduction • Return Statement

• Working of functions in C • Illustration Program

• Function Prototype • Advantages and Disadvantages of Functions

• Function Definition • Conclusion

• Function Call
INTRODUCTION

• Functions are reusable blocks of code.


• Help in modular programming.
• Improve readability and debugging.

• Types of functions:
• Library Functions (e.g., printf(), scanf())
• User-Defined Functions
WORKING OF FUNCTIONS IN C

• Declaration of functions

• Definition of functions

• Calling functions

• Execution of functions

• Returning a value
FUNCTION PROTOTYPE

• Definition: A function prototype is a declaration that tells the compiler


about a function before its actual definition.
• Syntax:
• Return type function_name(parameter_list);

• Example:
int add(int, int);
FUNCTION DEFINITION

•Definition
The function definition contains the actual body of the function.

•Syntax:
•return_type function_name(parameter_list) {
• // function body
}
•Example:
• int add(int a, int b) {
• return a + b;
}
FUNCTION CALL
• Definition
A function is called when it is invoked in the main program.

• Syntax:
function_name(arguments);

• Example:
int sum = add(5, 10);
RETURN STATEMENT
• Definition
The return statement sends back a value from a function to the caller.
• Syntax:
• return value;

• Example:
return a + b;
TYPES OF USER DEFINED FUNCTIONS

1. Without Parameters & Without Return 2. Without Parameters & With Return
Value Value
No input, no return value. No input, but returns a value.

• Example:
• Example:
• void greet() {
int getNumber() {
• printf("Hello!\n");
return 10;
• } }

• Usage: greet(); • Usage: int num = getNumber();


3. With Parameters & Without Return Value4. With Parameters & With Return
Takes input but does not return a value. Value
• Example: Takes input and returns a value.
• void displaySum(int a, int b) { • Example:
• printf("Sum = %d\n", a + b); int add(int x, int y) {
return x + y;
•} }

• Usage: displaySum(5, 7); • Usage: int result = add(5, 7);


EXAMPLE PROGRAM
Simple Addition in C
#include <stdio.h>
// Function prototype
int add(int, int);
int main() {
int num1 = 10, num2 = 20, sum;
sum = add(num1, num2); // Function call
printf("Sum = %d", sum);
return 0;
}
// Function definition
int add(int a, int b) {
return a + b; // Return statement
}
ADVANTAGES OF USING FUNCTIONS

• Code reusability
• Reduces redundancy
• Increases program modularity
• Enhances readability and debugging
DISADVANTAGES OF FUNCTIONS
• Cannot return multiple values.

• Memory and time overhead due to stack frame allocation and transfer of
program control.

• Functions have limited access to variables declared outside their scopes.

• Recursive Functions can be less efficient.


REAL WORLD USE OF CASE FUNCTIONS

• Mathematical Computations
(e.g., calculator functions)
• File Handling
(e.g., opening, reading, writing files)
• Data Processing
(e.g., sorting, searching)
• Embedded Systems
(e.g., sensor reading functions)
CONCLUSION

• Functions make programs modular, reusable, and easy to debug.


• Understanding prototypes, definitions, calls, and returns is essential.
• Different types of functions provide flexibility in coding.
• Functions improve code organization and maintainability.
REFERENCES
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/functions-in-c/
• https://www.tutorialspoint.com/cprogramming/c_functions.htm
• https://www.programiz.com/c-programming/c-functions
• https://www.w3schools.com/c/c_functions.php
THANK YOU

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