1 def: function: It is a subprogram which performs a small task.
or
it is a self contained block which performs a specific task.
2 advantage: code reusability.
3 property of the function: function always returns only 1 values. function can't
return more than 1 value.
4 types of functions
functions are of 2 types
1) system defined functions: A function which is already created along with the
software is called system defined functions.
eg: system.debug()
math.mod()
2) user defined functions: A function which is created by developer as per the
business need.
5 parts of the functions
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function contains 2 parts
1) Calling Point: it contains 3 parts
1) function name/method name
2) list of arguments
3) ;
2) Definition Point: it contains 2 parts
a) function / method header-- 3 parts
1) return type
2) function name/ method name
3) list of args.
b) function / method body
{
actual logic
}
6) functions are further divided into 4 types depending on receive and return the
values.
1) receive and return the values.
Integer num1 = 10, num2 = 20,result;
result = addition(num1,num2);
system.debug('the sum is ' + result);
num1 = 100;
num2 = 200;
result = addition(num1,num2);
system.debug('the sum is ' + result);
Integer addition(Integer x, Integer y){
Integer z; // local variable
z = x + y;
return z;
}
2) receive but doesn't return the value.
Integer num1 = 10, num2 = 20;
addition(num1,num2);
void addition(Integer x, Integer y){
Integer z,m; // local variable
z = x + y;
m = x - y;
system.debug('the sum is ' + z);
system.debug('the subtraction is '+ m);
}
3) doesn't receive but returns the value.
Integer result;
result = addition();
system.debug('the sum is ' + result);
integer addition(){
Integer z=10,m=20; // local variable
return(z+m);
}
4) doesn't receive and doesn't return the value.
fun();
void fun(){
system.debug('Durga Soft solutions');
}
