Thread: Calling a function that returns an array

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    Calling a function that returns an array

    Let's say I have a mian function that calls a subroutine. This subroutine returns an array. What is the best way to go about doing this? Can I initailize the array in the subroutine? Should I have the subroutine return one element at a time, or is there a way I can have it return the entire array all at once? Would it best to make use of pointers? Any advice?

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    thetinman

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    You can't return arrays. You can at best, return a pointer to it, if it's static. You'll need to use dynamic memory allocation (malloc and friends).


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