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Function is a block of code which performs a specific task.

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Are there guidelines on how many parameters a function should accept?

I've noticed a few functions I work with have 6 or more parameters, whereas in most libraries I use it is rare to find a function that takes more than 3. … I think that some of these umpteen-parametered functions should probably be refactored. Is there a guideline for what number is too many? …
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