/04_Python_Functions

The function is a block of code defined with a name. We use functions whenever we need to perform the same task multiple times without writing the same code again. It can take arguments and returns the value.

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04_Python_Functions

Introduction πŸ‘‹

Functions are an essential part of the Python programming language. A function is a block of code defined with a name. We use functions whenever we need to perform the same task multiple times without writing the same code again. It can take arguments and returns the value.

Python has a DRY principle like other programming languages. DRY stands for Don’t Repeat Yourself. Consider a scenario where we need to do some action/task many times. We can define that action only once using a function and call that function whenever required to do the same activity.

Function improves efficiency and reduces errors because of the reusability of a code. Once we create a function, we can call it anywhere and anytime. The benefit of using a function is reusability and modularity.

Table of contents πŸ“‹

001_Python_Functions

002_Python_Function_Global_Local_Nonlocal

003_Python_Function_global_Keywords

004_Python_Function_Arguments

005_Python_Function_Recursion

006_Python_Function_Anonymous

007_Python_Function_Module

008_Python_Function_random_Module

009_Python_Function_math_Module.ipynb

010_Python_Function_Package

Python_Docstrings

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