Functions in Programming
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When a function has a return type other than void, what does it do?

  • It always returns a void value
  • It never returns a value
  • It evaluates an expression and returns a value of that type to the caller (correct)
  • It only evaluates an expression without returning a value

    • What is the primary characteristic of a recursive function?

  • It calls itself directly or indirectly to solve a problem (correct)
  • It always returns a void value
  • It never calls itself
  • It only evaluates an expression without returning a value

    • What is the purpose of the base case in a recursive function?

  • To ensure the recursion never stops
  • To solve the problem directly without further recursion (correct)
  • To make the function call itself indirectly
  • To evaluate an expression without returning a value

    • What principle does a recursive function follow?

    <p>The Divide and Conquer principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recursive case in a recursive function?

    <p>The part of the function where it calls itself to solve a smaller problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the termination condition in a recursive function?

    <p>The condition that ensures the recursion eventually stops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a function with a return type other than void?

    <p>To return a value of the same type to the caller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use case for recursive functions?

    <p>When the problem can be broken down into smaller instances of the same problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the function in the given code snippet?

    <p>It takes two arguments and returns their sum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the return 0 statement in the given code snippet?

    <p>To terminate the program execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is a Function

    • A self-contained block of code that performs a specific task
    • A reusable piece of code that can be called from different parts of a program
    • Helps in organizing code, making it easier to understand, test, and maintain

    Why use a Function?

    • Modularity: breaks down a big problem into smaller manageable problems
    • Reusability: can be called multiple times from different parts of a program
    • Abstraction: hides the implementation of a task, offering abstraction

    Creating a Function

    • A simple example of a function: int add(int a, int b) { int result = a + b; return result; }
    • Function Header: int add(int a, int b)
    • Function Body: { int result = a + b; return result; }
    • Return data type: int
    • Function name: add
    • Parameters: (int a, int b)

    Calling a Function

    • When calling a function, the compiler should know that the function exists, even if defined later
    • Can call a function in two ways:
      • Writing the whole function before being called (typically before main())
      • Writing the function header before being called (typically before main())

    Recursive Function

    • A function that calls itself directly or indirectly to solve a problem
    • Commonly used when a problem can be broken down into smaller instances of the same problem
    • Key components and characteristics:
      • Base Case: the smallest instance of the problem that can be solved directly without further recursion
      • Recursive Case: part of the function where it calls itself to solve a smaller instance of the problem
      • Termination Condition: ensures that the recursion eventually stops

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