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Parameters should have names that usefully describe what they are used for in the function.
Parameters should have names that usefully describe what they are used for in the function.

We've used the words <b>parameters</b> and <b>arguments</b> seemingly interchangeably to reference the input to functions. The distinction isn't really important right now, but if you're curious: in function signatures the input is called parameters, and when you are calling the function the input is called arguments.


<b>Step 2: do useful work inside the function</b>
<b>Step 2: do useful work inside the function</b>