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Ruby Ruby Basics Ruby Syntax Method Return Values

Jason Widjaja
Jason Widjaja
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Posted by Jason Widjaja
Jason Widjaja
7,904 Points

difference

what is the difference between a method and function

1 Answer

Kevin Narain
Kevin Narain
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Kevin Narain
Kevin Narain
11,379 Points

Hi Jason!

Methods and functions are actually the same. In programming these terms are used interchangeably which confuses a lot of people 🤷‍♂️ (including me when I was just starting out)

I hope this helps! ✌