C stdlib exit() Function
Example
Stop the program if not authorized:
int myAge = 25;
int votingAge = 18;
if(myAge < votingAge) {
printf("Not authorized");
exit(0);
}
printf("Age verified. Continue this way.");
Definition and Usage
The exit() function stops the program and sends a code to the operating
system.
The exit() function is defined in the <stdlib.h> header file.
Syntax
exit(int status);Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| status |
Required. An integer specifying the state of the program when it ended. If the program was expected to end at this point then 0 or the constant
EXIT_SUCCESS should be used.If the program had to end because of an error then the constant EXIT_FAILURE should be used.
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