18. Explain how the `void *retval` argument in `pthread_exit()` is used

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**18. Explain how the `void *retval` argument in `pthread_exit()` is used to return a value to another thread.**

a. Give your understanding of how return values are passed between threads using `pthread_exit()`.

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When thread wants to return value to its parent threads or creater threads it give return value in pthread_exit() but this value is stored in thread identification table which is outside of process context ,the creater thread retives this return value using pthread_join system call

18. Explain how the `void *retval` argument in `pthread_exit()` is used

**18. Explain how the `void *retval` argument in `pthread_exit()` is used to return a value to another thread.**

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