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Difference between Procedure and Function

950968Aug 25 2012 — edited Aug 25 2012
Hi Experts,
My Question is regarding difference between Procedure and Function.We Know that Procedure is Basically Used to perform Actions and Functions are Basically Used for Calculations but what would be the exact difference since Actions/Calculations can be done in both Procedure and Functions.Which factors decide whether we need to write a Prcoedure and in which cases we need Function.Asked in an Interview.Please explain.

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