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C functions, on the other hand, can have parameters of any type, since they're
C functions, on the other hand, can have parameters of any type, since they're
passed in directly using a normal C function call.
passed in directly using a normal C function call.
Functions declared using :keyword:`cdef`, like Python functions, will return a :keyword:`False`
Functions declared using :keyword:`cdef` with Python object return type, like Python functions, will return a :keyword:`None`
value when execution leaves the function body without an explicit return value. This is in
value when execution leaves the function body without an explicit return value. This is in
contrast to C/C++, which leaves the return value undefined.
contrast to C/C++, which leaves the return value undefined.
In the case of non-Python object return types, the equivalent of zero is returned, for example, 0 for ``int``, :keyword:`False` for ``bint`` and :keyword:`NULL` for pointer types.
A more complete comparison of the pros and cons of these different method
A more complete comparison of the pros and cons of these different method
types can be found at :ref:`early-binding-for-speed`.
types can be found at :ref:`early-binding-for-speed`.