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Paluuarvojen refers to the concept of return values in programming. When a function or method is executed, it can often produce a result that is then sent back to the part of the code that called it. This returned value is known as the return value.

Functions are designed to perform specific tasks. Sometimes, these tasks involve calculating or retrieving data that is needed elsewhere. The return value mechanism allows the function to communicate this result back to the calling code. For example, a function designed to add two numbers might return the sum of those numbers. A function that searches for a specific item in a list might return the item if found, or a special value indicating it was not found.

The type of data a function can return depends on the programming language and the function's definition. It could be a number, text, a boolean (true or false), a more complex data structure like an array or object, or even nothing (in which case it might be said to return a "void" or "null" value). Understanding and effectively using return values is fundamental to writing modular and reusable code in most programming paradigms. It enables the decomposition of complex problems into smaller, manageable functions that can be combined to achieve a larger goal.