Returning function pointer type

Question

Often I find the need to write functions which return function pointers. Whenever I do, the basic format I use is:

typedef int (*function_type)(int,int);

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Answer 1

I think you've got three options:

1. Stick with typedef. At the end of the day, it's typedef's job.
2. Return void* and the casting it.
3. Reconsider your software architecture. Perhaps you could share with us what you're trying to achieve and see if we can point you toward a better direction.