Pointer vs Array in function definition: what is the difference between void fct1 (int * p) and void fct1 (int p [])?

Question

I want to know what is the difference between

void fct1(int *p)

and

void fct1(int p[])

I know that both are pointers, but are there any differences

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user2142328 Mar 07 '13 at 1:35

2 answers

There is no difference. For completeness, here is what the standard says:

C99 standard 6.7.5.3 section 7

Declaring a parameter as a `` type array must be adjusted to a '' Qualified type pointer, ...

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newacct Mar 07 '13 at 5:34

Mark ransom · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-07T01:38:13+0000

There is absolutely no difference when using a function as a parameter. The compiler handles both forms equally.