[Solved] What is wrong with this xTaskCreate() usage?TaskHandle_t xHandle; BaseType_t res = xTaskCreate( NULL, "Task", 1000, NULL, 2, &xHandle); if(res == pdPASS) printf("Created\n"); | FreeRTOS

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What is wrong with this xTaskCreate() usage?

TaskHandle_t xHandle;
BaseType_t res = xTaskCreate(
  NULL, "Task", 1000, NULL, 2, &xHandle);
if(res == pdPASS) printf("Created\n");

AStack size is too large

BTask name is NULL, causing failure

CTask function pointer is NULL, causing failure

DTask handle pointer is NULL

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check the task function pointer
The first parameter is NULL, which is invalid because a task must have a function to execute.
Step 2: Confirm other parameters
Task name is valid, stack size is reasonable, and task handle pointer is valid.
Final Answer:
Task function pointer is NULL, causing failure -> Option C
Quick Check:
Task function pointer cannot be NULL [OK]

Quick Trick: Task function pointer must not be NULL [OK]

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