Functions and Modularity
Students will define and call functions to organize code into reusable, modular blocks.
Key Questions
- Explain how functions improve code readability and maintainability.
- Design a program that breaks down a complex task into multiple functions.
- Evaluate the benefits of passing parameters to functions for increased flexibility.
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