CSC 160 - Chapter 6 Quick Reference

Chapter 6 "Functions"

This chapter covers the basics of C++ functions.

General Terms

Concepts

Important concepts covered include:

• Defining a function:
  • Name
  • Return type
  • Parameter list
  • Body
• The three components of using a function:
  • Calling a function, 
  • Defining the function header and body, and 
  • Defining the function prototype
• Defining function parameters and calling the function with the appropriate arguments
• Understanding return values and void functions that don't return anything
• Know the difference between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference function parameters, know when to use each method
• Know the scope of variables in a function: parameter, local variables and global variables
• Global variables are initialized to zero by default
• Understand the impact of making a local variable static
• Know how to specify default arguments to a function... how are default used in a function call
• Know what function overloading is
• Understand how stubs and drivers are used while you are building your program

Disclaimer: The goal of this "cheat sheet" is to review the more important concepts in the chapter. The exclusion of any material in the chapter from this "cheat sheet" does not mean that you are not responsible for that material.