Difference between def function(parameter) and function()

Question

I just wonder what makes the difference in answering either one. In another words, what is the meaning behind those two separate formatting?

boi · Accepted Answer

Take a look at this example 👇
```python
def printmyname(parameter):
    print(parameter)

Going into the REPL
python
printmyname("Brock")
Output "Brock"
```
Now using no parameter
```python
def printmyname():
    print("Brock")

python
printmyname()
output "Brock"

Conclusion:
Theparameter``` format is used when you want to exclusively give input to your code, otherwise, if you know what the input will be, you just put it directly inside of the code block like in the above example.
Note: There are other more advanced reasons for each format (But since you are a beginner, leave it for later), this example gives a basic idea of how these formats work.

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Difference between def function(parameter) and function()

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