CS346 Javascript-41 Module 4 JavaScript Functions

CS346 Javascript-42 Functions  Function — allows you to treat a related group of statements as a single unit  The syntax for defining a function is: function nameOfFunction (parameters) { statements; }

CS346 Javascript-43 Returning Values  A return statement ensures that a function returns a specific value to the main script This is done using the return keyword  You are not required to return a value from a function When a function performs a calculation it normally wants to receive a return value  There is no void/type for the return value

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CS346 Javascript-46 Naming Functions  Functions in JavaScript are case sensitive Must begin with a letter or an underscore character Cannot begin with a number Cannot contain any embedded spaces  Function names should reflect their purpose

CS346 Javascript-47 Examples  JS-4 Examples 4-1function.htm 4-2function.htm 4-3function.htm 4-4function.html