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Functions

Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 57
ISBN13: 9798369320075|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369349984|EISBN13: 9798369320082
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2007-5.ch004
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Shams Al Ajrawi, et al. "Functions." Advancements, Applications, and Foundations of C++, IGI Global, 2024, pp.160-216. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2007-5.ch004

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S. Al Ajrawi, C. Jennings, P. Menefee, W. Mansoor, & M. Alaali (2024). Functions. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2007-5.ch004

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Shams Al Ajrawi, et al. "Functions." In Advancements, Applications, and Foundations of C++. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2007-5.ch004

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Abstract

Chapter 4 delves into the heart of modular programming in C++: functions. Starting with an introduction, it establishes the significance of functions in the realm of programming. The chapter systematically dissects the nuances of function prototypes and underscores the importance of function signatures and argument coercion. By elaborating on the intricacies of argument promotion, the reader gains a profound understanding of the subtleties in function calls. A categorization of functions based on return type and argument passing offers clarity and depth to the topic. The chapter elucidates the pivotal concept of scope, supported by a practical “Yes or No” program example. A deep dive into references and the distinct differences between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference paves the way for more advanced topics. Highlights include the exploration of default arguments, the power of function overloading, and the magic of recursion juxtaposed against iteration. The discussion on storage classes, with an emphasis on static storage, reinforces understanding.

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