Details

Subject(s)

• Python (Computer program language) [Browse]
• Application software—Development [Browse]

Instructor

• Groot, Coen de [Browse]

Publisher

• Apress (Firm) [Browse]

Summary note

Python functions are an essential tool for any developer looking to create efficient, reusable, and organized code. The video will first introduce the concept of functions and their benefits, including improving code organization and increasing code reusability. It will cover how to structure code using functions, breaking it down into smaller, reusable, and self[1]contained blocks. Next we will create simple functions using the “def” keyword. The video will also demonstrate docstrings and function documentation to provide detailed explanations on what the function does, its inputs and outputs, and how it is used. This section will cover the details of function arguments, including positional and keyword arguments as well as default function arguments. We will examine how to use varying arguments to pass different amounts of arguments to a function, making it more changeable. We’ll also learn how to get values back from functions, including multiple values. The video will also cover more important topics, such as using recursive functions to solve complex problems and lambda functions to create anonymous functions inline.

Source of description

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN

9798868801600

OCLC

1437377090

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