A procedure is run by calling it. To call it, a programmer uses the procedure name and includes any parameters (values) that the procedure needs, for example: SUBROUTINE f_TO_c(temperature_in_f) ...

Program code is easier to read and understand when it is broken up into smaller sections. Functions and procedures can make code shorter, simpler and easier to write. While procedures are great for ...

Read an excerpt from the 4th Edition of the book Python Essential Reference by David Beazley. Excerpt from Python Essential Reference, 4th Edition. Substantial programs are broken up into functions ...