Parameter (computer programming)
In computer science, parameters are stored names of information that we want to use for a subroutine.[1] These pieces of information, called values, are then passed on to the subroutine to be used as arguments.[1] Then these arguments can affect how the program will run.[2]
Parameter (programming)
For example, in the following Python function:
def greet(name):
print("Hello, " + name + "!")
The word name is a parameter. When the function is called with a value (like "Alice"), the parameter name will hold that value and the function will use it to perform its action:
greet("Alice") # Outputs: Hello, Alice!
In this case, the parameter allows the function to personalize the greeting by using the value provided during the function call.
