Error in Functions Code Challenge - Functional Programming in C

Could it be that you include the "main()" function in your answer code as well? I tested it now and got the same error as you describe here.

When I try the following, it passes (without declaring the main function):

float addTwo(float a, float b);

float addTwo(float a, float b) {
  float y = a + b;
  return y;
} 

Edit: Btw, I don't think this is the best way to do it, but it works. :)

The main function is what you execute from when you run a C program, but you can also code up a function without a main, compile it, and then use that function in some another C program with a main by linking them.

Magnus' solution is correct, though you can also do it without the first line. The first line is usually placed in the header or before the main function so that the compiler knows about it before it reads the main body of your code.

Thanks Magnus, that works.

But I thought the main function and #include <stdio.h> was needed for all C programs?

Was my error just because the code challenge asks for only one specific part of the code?

Thanks for the help. I am a beginner to C and programming in general and really want to understand each concept.

I'm quite new to C myself, but I believe you are right about the main function being a requirement.

For the challenges, however, my guess is that they have simplified it so you only need to concentrate on making the actual function they ask for. So the main function is already included "behind the scenes".

So I guess you really didn't do anything wrong, you just did a little more that the challenge asked for. And since there can only be one main function, it blew up when you put in that second one. That's my theory anyhow. I'm sure there is someone here who can tell us if this is actually the case or not.

Keep up the good work :) -M

Awesome thanks guys. I was stuck for a few days, excited to move on. Next time i'll use the forum asap.