Return type of array

#1

if I want to return a array what will be the return type of the function

#2

hello @prerak_semwal

it shuld be pointer type (int * , if array is have int values)

also u need to allocate the array dynamically ,becuase static array get destroyed once function call get back to calling function

#3

@aman212yadav
the dynamic array you’re referring to is defined inside the function definition ?

#4

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yes…

#5

@aman212yadav
Is this the way…

Also I made a comment in code… is that right?

#6

there is no need of sending pointer of the array that is already passed to function.because whaterver changes u will make in passed array will autmatically reflected in original array.

if u have created any new array inside function and u want send it to calling function thn in that case u need to return base address of pointer

#7

@aman212yadav

but I wanted to store the address of a by returning it to the dynamic array b in LINE 18 ?

#8

u can, but its redundant.

u already have address of a in the main function.
so no need of receiveing it from the function.

try printing b and a both have same address

#9

@aman212yadav
you misunderstood me…here I just wanted to know syntax and whether I can do this or not…I got you point and I agree with that too !

#10

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