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<p>In <a href="page.php?w=computer_programming">computer programming</a>, a <b>function</b> (also <b>procedure</b>, <b>method</b>, <b>subroutine</b>, <b>routine</b>, or <b>subprogram</b>) is a <b>callable unit</b> of <a href="page.php?w=software_logic">software logic</a> that has a well-formed <a href="page.php?w=Interface_%28computing%29">interface</a> and <a href="page.php?w=behavior">behavior</a> and can be invoked multiple times.</p>

<p>Callable units provide a powerful programming tool. The primary purpose is to allow for the decomposition</p><p>
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