key term - Parameters

Definition

Parameters are variables that are used to pass values into a function. They act as placeholders for the actual values that will be provided when the function is called.

Related terms

Arguments:

Arguments are the actual values that are passed into a function when it is called. They correspond to the parameters defined in the function's declaration.

Function: A function is a block of code that performs a specific task. It can have parameters and may return a value.

Variable:

A variable is a named storage location in computer memory that holds data. Parameters can be thought of as special types of variables used within functions.