void printChars(char c, int count) {
for (int i=0; i<count; i++) {
cout << c;
}//end for
return; // Optional because it's a void function
}//end printChars
// Single return at end often improves readability.
int max(int a, int b) {
int maxval;
if (a > b) {
maxval = a;
} else {
maxval = b;
}
return maxval;
}//end max
Return statement. The return statement stops execution and returns to the calling function. When a return statement is executed, the function is terminated immediately at that point, regardless of whether it's in the middle of a loop, etc.