COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2

Using Functions in C++

PRESENTED BY:
Jhaun Paul G. Enriquez
SHS ICT Faculty
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 LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Describe the syntax used in creating functions in C++.

2. Calling a function inside the main() function.
3. Apply parameters in a function and use the return
statement.

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 What is a Function?
• a block of code that performs a specific task.
• used to perform certain actions and important for reusing code
○ Define the code once, and use it many times.
• allows data to be passed on to a parameter
Two Types of Functions:
1. Standard Library Functions: Predefined in C++
2. User-defined Function: Created by users

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 C++ User-defined functions
• C++ allows the programmer to define their own function.
• A user-defined function groups code to perform a specific
task and that group of code is given a name (identifier).
• When the function is invoked from any part of the
program, it all executes the codes defined in the body of
the function.

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 Function Declaration
1. specify the returnType and functionName
2. specify the parameter(s) - if needed
3. enter the code to be executed in the function body
Function Syntax:
returnType functionName(parameter1, parameter2, …){
//function body
}

Example:
NOTE:
void keyword does not return a value

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 Calling a Function
● Declared functions are not executed immediately
● Functions are stored and then called to be executed
● To call a function, write the function's name followed by two
parentheses () and a semicolon ;
Example:

Source: https://www.programiz.com/cpp-programming/function
https://www.w3schools.com/cpp/cpp_functions.asp
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 Function Example:
● Create a function that displays a text.
Sample Code:
Output:

function
call

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 Parameters in a Function
● A parameter is a value that is passed when declaring a function.
Example: parameter

function call

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 Function with Parameters Example:
● Create a function that displays a number within a text .
Sample
Code: Output:

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 Return Statement in a Function
● To return a value in a function use a data type in declaring the
function then use the return statement.
Example: does not display a value since
it uses the void keyword

Instead…

returns an integer value after

adding the "a" and "b" parameters

The return statement denotes that the function has ended.

Any code after the return statement within the function is not executed.

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 Sample Exercises for Functions:
● Create a program that adds two numbers using a function
Sample
Code: Output:

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 Let us try it out for Functions:
● Create a program the will subtract, multiply and divide two
numbers using a function
Output:

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 Benefits of using a User-defined Function?
● Functions make the code reusable. We can declare
them once and use them multiple times.
● Functions make the program easier as each small
task is divided into a function.
● Functions increase readability.

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 C++ Library Functions
● Library functions are the built-in functions in C++ programming.
● Programmers can use library functions by invoking the functions
directly
● Some common library functions in C++ are sqrt(), abs(), isdigit(), etc.
● To include built-in math functions, use the <cmath> library

Sample
Code:

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 Example for C++ Library Function:
● Create a program that calculates the square root of a
number using the standard library function.
Sample
Code:
Output:

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 References:
• Pomperada, Jake. 2019. Beginner’s Guide to C++ Programming.
Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc.
• Pepito, Copernicus. 2009. Introduction to C++ 2008 programming.
Manila: National Bookstore.
• https://www.codecademy.com/courses/learn-c-plus-plus
• https://www.w3schools.com/cpp/default.asp
• https://www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus/index.htm

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