Computer Applications
Answer
| Call by value | Call by reference |
|---|---|
| Actual parameters are copied to formal parameters. Any changes to formal parameters are not reflected onto the actual parameters. | Formal parameters refer to actual parameters. The changes to formal parameters are reflected onto the actual parameters. |
| All primitive data types are passed using Call by value. | All reference data types like arrays and objects of classes are passed using Call by reference. |
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