pthread_self Subroutine



Purpose

Returns the calling thread's ID.

Library

Threads Library (libpthreads.a)

Syntax

#include <pthread.h>

pthread_t pthread_self ()

Description

The pthread_self subroutine returns the calling thread's ID.

Note:	The pthread.h header file must be the first included file of
each source file using the threads library.

Return Values

The calling thread's ID is returned.

Implementation Specifics

This subroutine is part of the Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.

Related Information

The pthread_create subroutine, pthread_equal subroutine.

Creating Threads.

Threads Library Quick Reference.