Difference between "arguments" and "parameters"
Many developers use "arguments" and "parameters" interchangeably, but technically they are not the same.
What are arguments?
In simple words:
"arguments" are data/values that are passed to a function when you call it.
# define the function
def add(a, b):
return a + b
# calling the function
add(2, 4)
# 2 and 4 are the arguments.
# they are the values the function will manipulate.
What are parameters?
In simple words:
"parameters" are dummy names you pass/give a function when you are defining\creating it.
# creating the function
def add(a, b):
return a + b
# a and b are the parameters for the function
# they just acts as a placeholder.
Conclusion
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