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Defining and Calling Functions

This chapter provides a quick introduction of using user defined functions in JavaScript. Topics include defining new functions, calling existing functions, passing primitive and object parameters, returning values, using local variables.

Defining Your Own Functions

Defining Your Own Functions - Example

Calling Your Own Functions - Example

Passing Parameters by Value or by Reference

Function Parameters Are Passed as Local Copies

Function Parameters Are Passed as Local Copies - Example

Global and Local Variables - Scope Rules

Global Variables - Examples

Local Variables - Examples

Collision of Global and Local Variables - Examples

"return" Statement and Return Value

Dr. Herong Yang, updated in 2008
Defining and Calling Functions