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Functions

A function contains a series of statements which are executed when the function is called. Each function contains it own scope which is deleted from memory after its execution.

Functions in Quackscript are considered a first class citizens, they can be passed to other functions, returned from functions and assigned to variables.

Declaring a function​

To declare a function in Quackscript you must provide a function body and 0 or more parameters. Functions need to be assigned to a variable to be used.

QUACK fnExample <- () > {
    quackprint('Hello world')🦆
}🦆

Return value​

A function without a return statement it will always return nothing. A return in a function allows you to return a specific value.

quack returnQuack <- () > {
    return 'quack'🦆
}🦆

Parameters​

A function can have 0 or more parameters. When calling the function the same number of arguments must be passed.

quack add <- (first, second) > {
    return first + second🦆
}🦆


add(1, 2)🦆