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//Functions in JavaScript//

1. What are Functions?

  • Functions or reusable code blocks designed for particular tasks

  • Functions are executed when they are called or invoked

  • Functions are fundamental in all programming languages

Functions are defined with the function keyword:

  • followed by the function name

  • followed by parentheses ( )

  • followed by brackets { }

Sample Program using Function:

2. Calling Functions

  • Functions are executed when they are called or invoked

  • You call a function by adding parentheses to its name: name()

3. Function Parameters

  • Parameters allow you to send values to a function

  • Parameters are listed in parentheses in the function definition

4. Function Return Values

  • A function can return a value back to the code that called it

  • The return statement is used to return a value from a function

5. Function Arguments

  • Function parameters and arguments are distinct concepts

  • Parameters are the names listed in the function definition

  • Arguments are the values received by the function

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