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D / Functions

functions

Learn functions in D with a construct-specific explanation, unique example, engineering boundary, and mastery check.

10 min read • Intermediate

functions is a focused D topic inside Functions. This lesson explains the construct itself, the state or value it operates on, and the observable result it produces.

Read the example as a small executable experiment. Identify the exact syntax that belongs to functions, then change one input and predict the result before running it.

Topic-specific example

d-03-01-functions.d
d Try It Live 
int square(int x) { return x * x; }
Edge case / engineering note

functions has rules that are easy to miss when the example is copied mechanically. Check the feature-specific boundary shown by this construct: scope, mutability, evaluation order, type constraints, lifetime, error behavior, compile-time restrictions, or resource cleanup where applicable.

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