Difference between inline functions and macros

What is the difference between inline functions and macros?

Ans:

- A macro is a fragment of code which has been given a name. Whenever the name is used, it is replaced by the contents of the macro. There are two kinds of macros: Object-like macros and function-like macros.

- Inline function is a function that is expanded in line when the function is called. That is the compiler replaces the function call with the function code (similar to macros).

- The disadvantage of using macros is that the usual error checking does not occur during compilation.