C PROGRAMMING PROGRAM • FUNCTIONS, PREPROCESSOR & COMMAND LINE

Return a Structure from a Function

Learn how to return a structure from a function using a clear C program.

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PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING

Input and expected output

Sample input

No input required

Sample output

Point = (4, 7)

COMPLETE C PROGRAM

Complete C implementation

#include <stdio.h>

struct Point { int x; int y; };

struct Point create_point(int x, int y)
{
    struct Point result = {x, y};
    return result;
}

int main(void)
{
    struct Point point = create_point(4, 7);
    printf("Point = (%d, %d)\n", point.x, point.y);
    return 0;
}

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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE

Point = (4, 7)

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PROGRAM EXPLANATION

Algorithm and explanation

Read the required input values.
Construct a complete structure inside a function and return it by value to the caller.
Display the computed result.

Construct a complete structure inside a function and return it by value to the caller.

EFFICIENCY

Time and space complexity

Time complexity

O(1)

Auxiliary space

O(1)

DEBUGGING CHECKLIST

Common mistakes

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Use the correct format specifier for every variable.

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Initialize variables before using their values.

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Check braces, semicolons and input order carefully.

Try it yourself

Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.