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What is a Function? | Functions
Introduction to JavaScript
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Introduction to JavaScript

Introduction to JavaScript

1. Basic Concepts
2. Variables and Data Types
3. Basic Operations
4. Conditional Statements
5. Loops
6. Functions

What is a Function?

Functions are specific objects that receive values, perform operations, and then return values. One of the most significant advantages of a function is its ability to be used multiple times, promoting code reusability.

Let's explore a simple function example:

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function meeting(name) { console.log("------ Meeting with " + name + " ------"); console.log("Hello, " + name + "!"); console.log("I'm glad to see you!"); console.log("But I need to go."); console.log("Goodbye, " + name + "!"); console.log("See you again soon!"); } meeting("Mary"); meeting("Kate"); meeting("Sean");
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In this example, the meeting function is defined and takes a name parameter. Inside the function is a code block containing various console.log statements. The function is called three times with different names as arguments.

The power of functions lies in their reusability. This function, written in just 8 lines of code, contains a code block of 6 lines. However, it can be called multiple times, eliminating the need to copy and paste those 6 lines of code.

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The example here aims to provide a basic understanding of functions. No detailed analysis is needed for now. In practice, functions are versatile and help developers organize and reuse code effectively.

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