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  1. What is the difference between a function and a subroutine?

    The subroutine originally is simply a repeatable snippet of code which you can call in between other code. It originates in Assembly or Machine language programming and designates the …

  2. terminology - What is the difference between subroutine, co …

    Jun 2, 2020 · A subroutine and a function are essentially the same thing, with one difference: A function returns some sort of value (usually via the stack or CPU register), while a subroutine …

  3. Are "subroutine" and "routine" the same concept?

    Both terms refer to the same thing : a subroutine is a routine called inside a routine. Think of it as a main program (a routine) that has function calls inside and every call to a function is a …

  4. Subroutines in batch files - Stack Overflow

    Nov 18, 2011 · Just to stick my $0.02 worth in here: I would have to say that DOS files (or DOS batch files) should always be written as : [ Main Program ] EXIT [ All Subroutines ] In this way - …

  5. Java: What is the difference between subroutine and methods?

    May 26, 2017 · Subroutine is a term from functional/procedural languages like FORTRAN and COBOL. Those languages keep data and methods separate, with methods operating on the …

  6. Using function vs include as "subroutine" in PHP [closed]

    Nov 16, 2012 · Using function vs include as "subroutine" in PHP [closed] Asked 12 years, 10 months ago Modified 12 years, 10 months ago Viewed 10k times

  7. functional programming - Difference between function, method, …

    Jul 5, 2021 · Routine and subroutine Those words have mostly disappeared in modern languages. They were used in older programming languages. See also this related question: …

  8. Subroutine vs functions in python - Stack Overflow

    Aug 29, 2022 · The answer to your question is yes. Subroutine and function in this context are the same. In general a subroutine could be more broadly defined than just functions though

  9. subroutine - How can I pass optional parameters to a Perl function ...

    I want to pass several parameters, one of which is optional, to a function. The only way to do it that I know is using a list (@) as a parameter. Thus, it contents nothing or one element (will …

  10. batch script subroutine: Passing arguments - Stack Overflow

    Sep 25, 2013 · My understanding is that in order to get the date from a file passed into a subroutine as an argument, you must re-set that argument as a variable within the subroutine. …