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Function

self contained block of code designed to proforma a specific task and is fundamental to structured programming and offer several benefits

Parameter

The declaration or definition of a function, method, or procedure. Acts as a placeholder for a value that will be provided when a function is called(run)

Argument

A variable that is passed as a value to a function 

Return

Action of a function sending a specific value or result back to the part of the program that called it, and also stops the function’s execution

Print: Function that sends written text to the user or screen. 

Sentinel

Special value used to signal the end of a data set or the termination of a loop. It’s a way to mark a boundary in data.

Scope

section of a program where variables, functions, or other identifiers are visible and accessible or usable. 

Namespaces

Collection of variable names that exist at a certain point within your code.

Exceptions

Event that occurs during the execution of a program, disrupts the normal flow of a program’s instructions and can stop the program. 

Try and except

Programming constructs that can be used to handle exceptions so a program can continue in spite of them.

Input Output(I/O)

General term in programming that refers to the flow of information into and out of a program

Arithmetic Operators:

include addition(+), subtraction(-), multiplication(*), division(/), and the mod operator(%). These operators are used to perform basic mathematical tasks. 

Non-sequential Programming:

Programs can have multiple tasks being completed at once or out of sequential order. 

Application Programming Interfaces:

Simplify complex programming tasks by providing sets of clearly defined methods of communication among various computing components. 

Standard Library

collection of pre-written, reusable code(such as functions, classes or modules) that provides ready- to- use solutions for specific programming tasks. This helps developers by saving time and efforts by avoiding redundant coding. 

Print

Displaying text on the screen