exit()- Utility Function
How is Utility Function "exit()" used in C++?
How to terminate the program using c++?
Explanation
exit() is a Utility Function that causes the program to terminate normally . An exit_code is passed to the calling program, if this is "0" or EXIT_SUCCESS it is normal termination. If the exit_code is non-zero or EXIT_FAILURE indicates an error.
Syntax:
void exit (int exit_code);
Example :
#include <stdlib.h> #include <stdio.h> int main () { printf ("Print text"); exit (1); printf("Will not be displayed"); return 0; } |
Result :
Print text
In the above example exit() function terminates the program, after the first "printf" statement is executed.