For large arrays, making duplicate copies of the array for each function call would waste computer storage, consume execution time, and frustrate the effort to return multiple element changes made by the called program.

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Passing large arrays by value (making duplicate copies) to functions is inefficient as it consumes significant memory and processing time. Instead, passing by reference is preferred to avoid these issues and to reflect changes made to the array elements in the calling environment.

For Large Arrays, Making Duplicate Copies of the Array for Each