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What does "statement" mean in programming?
statement is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A complete instruction that performs an action. Statements do not produce values by themselves. Examples include variable declarations, if/else blocks, and return statements.
Example
"Each statement in the function should do one clear thing."
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