what is the difference between function main() and alt_main()??

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hello,i need to create a customized boot code for my application. so, according to the  software manual i can make use of alt_main() for implementation of my own coding..can someone please explain me how exactly does the alt_main() function works..

khaichein_y_intel · Answer

Hi AKAYA,

Normally, your program’s entry point is the function main(). There is an alternate entry point, alt_main(), that you can use to gain greater control of the boot sequence. The difference between entering at main() and entering at alt_main() is the difference between hosted and free-standing applications.
Reference: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/documentation/mwh1416947091611/mwh1416946758774.html

Thanks.

akaya · Answer

thanks for the reply....can we use both alt_main() and main() in same project?if its possible then will the alt_main() fuction calls the main() function by default or we need to call the function explicitly

khaichein_y_intel · Answer

Hi AKAYA,Kindly refer to 'Customizing the Boot Sequence' section in https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/documentation/mwh1416947091611/mwh1416946758774.htmlThanks

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