LibHTTP API Reference
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httplib_atomic_dec( addr );
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
addr | volatile int * | The address of the integer to decrement |
Return Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
int | The value of the integer after the decrement |
Description
The function httplib_atomic_dec() performs an atomic decrement if an integer. This function can be used to decrement an integer in a reliable way where multiple processes or threads have simultaneous access to the variable. The function returns the value of the integer after it has been decremented.