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Motivation

Currently, when users invoke a function or call a procedure, they must specify all fields in order. When there are a large number of parameters, it is easy to make mistakes and cannot omit specifying non-mandatory fields. By using named parameters, you can selectively specify the required parameters, reducing the probability of errors and making it more convenient to use.

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