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Programming Practice Week4

The document outlines a programming practice course focused on functions and modular programming, emphasizing their importance and benefits such as code reusability and improved maintenance. It provides definitions, syntax for defining and calling functions, and examples in C, along with practice exercises to reinforce learning. The session concludes with a wrap-up and preparation for the next topic on arrays and strings.

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Programming Practice Week4

The document outlines a programming practice course focused on functions and modular programming, emphasizing their importance and benefits such as code reusability and improved maintenance. It provides definitions, syntax for defining and calling functions, and examples in C, along with practice exercises to reinforce learning. The session concludes with a wrap-up and preparation for the next topic on arrays and strings.

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Programming Practice Course

Week 4: Functions and Modular


Programming
Presented by: Isaac Muckson Sesay
Week Objectives
• - Understand the concept of functions and
their importance.
• - Learn how to define and call functions.
• - Explore the benefits of modular
programming.
• - Implement programs using reusable
functions.
What is a Function?
• - A function is a reusable block of code designed to
perform a specific task.
• - Helps in breaking down complex problems into
smaller, manageable parts.
• - Example:
• ```c
• int add(int a, int b) {
• return a + b;
• }
• ```
Benefits of Using Functions
• - Code reusability: Write once, use multiple
times.
• - Improved readability and maintenance.
• - Easier testing and debugging.
• - Facilitates modular programming.
Function Definition
• - A function is defined with the following syntax:
• ```c
• return_type function_name(parameters) {
• // Function body
• }
• ```
• - Example:
• ```c
• int square(int num) {
• return num * num;
• }
• ```
Function Call
• - A function is executed by calling it.
• - Syntax:
• ```c
• function_name(arguments);
• ```
• - Example:
• ```c
• int result = square(5);
• printf("Result: %d", result);
• ```
Function Parameters
• - Parameters are inputs passed to a function.
• - Can be of any data type.
• - Example:
• ```c
• int add(int a, int b) {
• return a + b;
• }
• ```
Return Values
• - Functions can return values to the caller.
• - Use the `return` keyword to specify the value to
return.
• - Example:
• ```c
• int multiply(int a, int b) {
• return a * b;
• }
• ```
Modular Programming
• - Divides a program into separate,
independent modules.
• - Each module performs a specific function.
• - Promotes reusability and collaboration.
• - Example: Using multiple functions for
different tasks.
Practice Exercise 1
• - Problem: Write a function to calculate the
area of a circle.
• - Steps:
• 1. Define a function `float area(float radius)`.
• 2. Use the formula `area = pi * radius *
radius`.
• 3. Call the function and display the result.
Practice Exercise 2
• - Problem: Create a program with the
following functions:
• 1. `int add(int a, int b)`
• 2. `int subtract(int a, int b)`
• 3. `int multiply(int a, int b)`
• 4. `float divide(int a, int b)`
• - Test these functions with user inputs.
Wrap-Up and Q&A
• - Summary of functions and modular
programming.
• - Questions or challenges faced?
• - Prepare for Week 5: Arrays and Strings.

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