[Solved] Given this code snippet:TaskHandle_t xHandle = NULL; xTaskCreate(TaskFunction, "Task", 1000, NULL, 1, &xHandle); vTaskDelete(xHandle);What is the problem with this code? | FreeRTOS

FreeRTOS - Task Creation and Management

Given this code snippet:

TaskHandle_t xHandle = NULL;
xTaskCreate(TaskFunction, "Task", 1000, NULL, 1, &xHandle);
vTaskDelete(xHandle);

What is the problem with this code?

AThe task handle is NULL, so deletion fails.

BThe task is deleted but not removed from the scheduler.

CvTaskDelete() requires NULL to delete the current task only.

DDeleting a task immediately after creation may cause undefined behavior.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand task creation and immediate deletion
The task is created and its handle stored in xHandle. Immediately deleting it may cause issues if the task has not started or scheduler not running.
Step 2: Recognize timing and scheduler state
Deleting a task before the scheduler runs or before the task starts can cause undefined or unexpected behavior.
Final Answer:
Deleting a task immediately after creation may cause undefined behavior. -> Option D
Quick Check:
Delete right after create = possible undefined behavior [OK]

Quick Trick: Avoid deleting tasks immediately after creation before scheduler runs [OK]

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