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C++ Language/ProgramFlow/Parameters
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When a function is defined, its definition can specify one or more "parameters".
A parameter acts somewhat like a local variable, except that parameter's initial value comes from data that is "passed" in from the function-call statement.
Default Parameter
Unused Parameter
Variable Number of Parameters