libcurl Curl_Easy_Strerror – Return String Describing Error Code

Specifications
- Name: curl_easy_strerror
- Version: libcurl 7.12.0
- Release Date: 26 Apr 2004
NAME
curl_easy_strerror – return string describing error code
SYNOPSIS
#include <curl/curl.h>
const char *curl_easy_strerror(CURLcode errornum);
DESCRIPTION
The curl_easy_strerror() function returns a string describing the CURLcode error code passed in the argument errornum.
This function was added in libcurl 7.12.0
RETURN VALUE
A pointer to a zero terminated string.
SEE ALSO
libcurl-errors(3), curl_multi_strerror(3), curl_share_strerror(3)
FAQ
What is the purpose of curl_easy_strerror function?
The purpose of this function is to provide a human-readable description of the error code encountered during libcurl operation.
Is there a specific version requirement for using curl_easy_strerror?
Yes, this function was added in libcurl version 7.12.0, so make sure you are using a version equal to or higher than that.
Documents / Resources
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