Part1-Functional/05-FunctionParameters/02-ArgumentVsParameters.ipynb

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    "# Argument vs Parameter"
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    "def my_func(a, b):\n",
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    "In this context, `a` and `b` are called **parameters** of `my_func`.\n",
    "\n",
    "Also note that `a` and `b`are **variables**, local to `my_func`. ***(Function Scope)***\n",
    "\n",
    "When we call the function:"
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    "x = 10\n",
    "y = \"a\"\n",
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    "my_func(x, y)"
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    "`x` and `y` are called the **arguments** of `my_func`. ***(Module Scope)***\n",
    "\n",
    "Also note that `x` and `y` are passed by **reference**.\n",
    "\n",
    "i.e. the **memory addresses** of `x` and `y` are passed."
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   "source": [
    "> It's OK if you mix up these terms - everyone will underestand what you mean!"
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