Return values are really important for how a program works. They let functions share results back with the main program, which helps decide what happens next.

Example:

• Function Calculation:

  • Imagine a function that adds two numbers. It might return the total:

  def add(a, b):
      return a + b
  

• Using Return Values:

  • When we call result = add(3, 4), we save the answer (which is 7) to use later.

Basically, return values help control the flow of a program. They make programming more dynamic and interactive!