What are the different return types in C functions?

What are the different return types in C functions?

In C, functions can return various types, including int, float, char, and pointers. What specific type are you interested in?

Can you explain how to return a pointer from a function?

Sure! To return a pointer, you define the function with a pointer type. For example, int* myFunction() { ... } returns a pointer to an integer.

What happens if I return a pointer to a local variable?

Returning a pointer to a local variable is dangerous because the variable goes out of scope once the function exits, leading to undefined behavior.

How can I safely return a pointer from a function?

You can safely return a pointer by allocating memory dynamically using malloc, or by returning a pointer to a static variable.