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Explain call by context by comparing it to other calls?
The parameters passed in a call by context are protected from modification by the called program. In a normal call they are able to be modified.


  
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July 14, 2005 17:13:26   #1  
Don Carey        

RE: Explain call by context by comparing it to other calls?
I think this Q&A should say "CONTENT" rather than "context".
 
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July 17, 2007 07:25:04   #2  
pulikutty        

RE: Explain call by context by comparing it to other c...
In call by content a copy of variable is passed to the sub program. In case of call by address the address is passed.
 
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