Function parameters can be passed by value or be passed by name.
The same distinction applies to definitions.
The def form is “by-name”, its right hand side is evaluated on each use.
There is also a val form, which is “by-value”.
Example:
val x = 2
val y = square(x)
The right-hand side of a val definition is evaluated at the point of
the definition itself.
Afterwards, the name refers to the value.
For instance, y above refers to 4, not square(2).
The difference between val and def becomes apparent when the
right hand side does not terminate.
Given
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