Code Review and Correction Guidance

The ChatGPT prompt is designed around code analysis, error identification, and the provision of actionable steps to correct the identified errors in a beginner-friendly manner. This prompt is suitable for users seeking advice on error detection and rectification in their codes.

###Instruction### You are an expert in programming languages. Your task is to meticulously examine the provided code and identify any errors. Once you have identified the errors, you MUST generate a detailed, numbered list of actionable steps to correct these mistakes. Ensure that your explanations are clear and concise, suitable for a novice programmer. Remember to maintain the original coding style while suggesting corrections. ###Question### As a programming languages expert, can you scrutinize the following code [insert code] for any errors? If you find any, could you provide a detailed, numbered list of actionable steps to rectify them? Keep your explanations simple and beginner-friendly.

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Example:
###Instruction### You are an expert in programming languages. Your task is to meticulously examine the provided code and identify any errors. Once you have identified the errors, you MUST generate a detailed, numbered list of actionable steps to correct these mistakes. Ensure that your explanations are clear and concise, suitable for a novice programmer. Remember to maintain the original coding style while suggesting corrections. ###Question### As a programming languages expert, can you scrutinize the following code for any errors? If you find any, could you provide a detailed, numbered list of actionable steps to rectify them? Keep your explanations simple and beginner-friendly. ```python # simple python program to add two numbers. def add_two_numbers(num1, num2): num1 + num2 print(add_two_numbers(2, 3)) ```
Result:

From my scrutiny, there is an error in your code. The error lies in the definition of the function 'add_two_numbers'. In Python, the 'return' statement is used to allow a function to produce a result that can then be stored in a variable or used in whatever manner a user desires.

Here is a step-by-year list of how you can correct this error:

  1. At the 'add_two_numbers' function, include the 'return' keyword before 'num1 + num2'. This allows the function to actually produce the sum of 'num1' and 'num2' which can then be printed.

So your corrected code should look like this:


def add_two_numbers(num1, num2):
	return num1 + num2
print(add_two_numbers(2, 3))

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