LOOK UP WHEN NEEDED
Return value
The result a function gives its caller.
An everyday example
The dish returned after an order.
Where this term is useful
These are related contexts, not prerequisites.
Back in the project
When it comes up: When reading code explanations or diagnosing errors.
What to do next: Locate a small code example in the project; explain inputs, outputs, and failures.
Open the related method and stepsWhat can this analogy leave out?
Language details differ; analogies are not syntax rules.
Everyday examples explain roles and relationships; actual behavior follows the tool, language, or platform.