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Functions & Scope: Core Concepts

Functions package computation behind a named interface. Functions make programs modular, enable unit testing, define APIs, encapsulate repeated logic, support callbacks, and provide the building blocks for libraries and services.

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Functions package computation behind a named interface.

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A function call creates or activates execution state containing parameters and local variables, transfers control to the function body, and later returns to the caller.

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Stack traces, debugger frames, local-variable views, closures, and recursion examples expose function call state and scope.