js functions

Question 1

What is a function in JavaScript?

Answer 1

an operation that can take in parameters and returns something, can be called as needed

Question 2

Describe the parts of a function definition.

Answer 2

function myFunction(parameter, anotherParameter) {
    code goes here;
    return;
}

Question 3

Describe the parts of a function call.

Answer 3

myFunction(argument, anotherArgument);

Question 4

When comparing them side-by-side, what are the differences between a function call and a function definition?

Answer 4

definition has function keyword, parameters, and body of code; call has arguments

Question 5

What is the difference between a parameter and an argument?

Answer 5

function definitions have parameters, calls have arguments. parameters are like placeholders

Question 6

Why are function parameters useful?

Answer 6

they allow us to pass data/info into a function, making functions more dynamic and versatile

Question 7

What two effects does a return statement have on the behavior of a function?

Answer 7

returns a value from the function, and exits out of the function without running any more of the code