Thanx All
On Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:30:36 -0700 "Hugh E Cruickshank" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi Patrick: > >The answer probably depends on the language you are using. In >my experience it really boils down to semantics. > >A function is a subroutine that can be invoked from your program. >That function can be define within the source file of your program >or it can be defined within an external source file which is >included into your program when you compile it. It could also >be define within a source module that is compiled externally >and would be included into your program at link, load or run >time. Several of these externally defined functions can be >combined into one large file called a library. Libraries can be >supplied with the compiler, as extensions to the compiler or >can be project specific. > >So back to the semantics. Generally functions refer to routines >that are defined within your source file(s) and/or are included >as source. Library routines are functions that are run from >external libraries. > >As I said, this will depend on the language you are using. > >HTH > >Regards, Hugh > >-- >Hugh E Cruickshank, Forward Software, www.forward-software.com > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 7:49 AM >> >> Hello people, >> >> Maybe a stupid question but can anybody tell me clearly what the >> difference(s) >> is (are) between functions and library routines ?? >> >> Thanx >> >> >> patrick >> > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.368 / Virus Database: 204 - Release Date: 5/29/2002 > > > >_______________________________________________ >Redhat-list mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
