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OUT & IN OUT [message #287553] Wed, 12 December 2007 11:29 Go to next message
ORAGENASHOK
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Can we use OUT and IN OUT parameter in the function.
Re: OUT & IN OUT [message #287555 is a reply to message #287553] Wed, 12 December 2007 11:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
BlackSwan
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>Can we use OUT and IN OUT parameter in the function.
Can we? Yes
Should you? NO!
Re: OUT & IN OUT [message #287556 is a reply to message #287553] Wed, 12 December 2007 11:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
srinivas.k2005
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When we can use it, then why should not we use it.Is there any strong reason why we should not use it,please explain

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Srinivas
Re: OUT & IN OUT [message #287560 is a reply to message #287553] Wed, 12 December 2007 11:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Michel Cadot
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Yes you can (syntaxically) and yes you can (logically).
Some said you should not, I say if you want.
The most important point is to document when you can use it and you must not.

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Michel
Re: OUT & IN OUT [message #287561 is a reply to message #287553] Wed, 12 December 2007 12:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
BlackSwan
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function_%28computer_science%29
the classic/formal definition of a functions says that a single value is RETURNED by the function.
IMO, when more than 1 value can be returned, then a procedure should be used.
Re: OUT & IN OUT [message #287569 is a reply to message #287561] Wed, 12 December 2007 12:55 Go to previous message
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Most of standard C functions does not wotk that way.
They return a "return code" as the function value and data in out parameters.

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