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C++ Function Parameters

Explore the concept of function parameters in C++ and understand how formal and actual parameters work. Learn to use default parameter values and get introduced to passing parameters by value and reference. This lesson helps you write flexible functions by managing parameters effectively.

Function parameters #

We can declare the variables inside the function definition as parameters. We specify the list of parameters separated by a comma inside the round brackets. In C++, we have:

  • Formal parameters
  • Actual parameters

Formal parameters #

Formal parameters are the variables defined in the function definition. These variables receive values from the calling function. Formal parameters are ...