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Function

Programming

A reusable, named block of code that performs a task.

A function encapsulates a unit of logic that can accept inputs (parameters) and return an output. Functions promote reuse, reduce duplication, and make programs easier to test and reason about.

Related Programming terms

Loop

A control structure that repeats a block of code.

 Variable

A named container that stores a value in a program.

 Boolean

A data type with two possible values: true or false.

 Polymorphism

The ability for one interface to work with many types.

 Class

A blueprint for creating objects in OOP.

 Framework

A reusable foundation that structures how you build software.
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