Defining and Calling Functions
Encapsulate logic into reusable functions to create cleaner and more maintainable code bases.
Key Questions
- Analyze how functions reduce code redundancy and improve modularity.
- Construct a function to perform a specific task with given inputs.
- Explain the concept of scope for variables defined within and outside functions.
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