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is there any particular reason that you are re-posting information that was already given?
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I thought I was simply expanding on the basic information given by the 1st responder.<br />
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However, I must admit that I did NOT read the referenced wiki article... so I apologize if the information I provided was simply a duplicate of the 1st response and the article.
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> is there any particular reason that you are re-posting information that was already given?


I thought I was simply expanding on the basic information given by the 1st responder.

However, I must admit that I did NOT read the referenced wiki article... so I apologize if the information I provided was simply a duplicate of the 1st response and the article.

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int *function_pointer() - This is a function pointer.<br />
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int (*f)(); &nbsp;- This is pointer to a function.<br />
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What is the difference. and when should we use it.
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int *function_pointer() - This is a function pointer.

int (*f)();  - This is pointer to a function.

What is the difference. and when should we use it.

What is the difference between function to a pointer and function pointer

C is a general-purpose, imperative computer programming language, supporting structured programming, lexical variable scope and recursion, while a static type system prevents many unintended operations. By design, C provides constructs that map efficiently to typical machine instructions, so it has found lasting use in applications that had formerly been coded in assembly language, including operating systems as well as various application software for computers ranging from supercomputers to embedded systems. It is distinct from C++ (which has its roots in C) and C#, and many later languages have borrowed directly or indirectly from C.