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Python Lambda

A lambda function is a small anonymous function.

A lambda function can take any number of arguments, but can only have one
expression.

Syntax
lambda arguments : expression

The expression is executed and the result is returned:

Example
A lambda function that adds 10 to the number passed in as an argument, and
print the result:

x = lambda a : a + 10
print(x(5))

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Lambda functions can take any number of arguments:

Example
A lambda function that multiplies argument a with argument b and print the
result:

x = lambda a, b : a * b
print(x(5, 6))

Run example »

Example
A lambda function that sums argument a, b, and c and print the result:
x = lambda a, b, c : a + b + c
print(x(5, 6, 2))

Why Use Lambda Functions?


The power of lambda is better shown when you use them as an anonymous
function inside another function.

Say you have a function definition that takes one argument, and that argument
will be multiplied with an unknown number:

def myfunc(n):
return lambda a : a * n

Use that function definition to make a function that always doubles the number
you send in:

Example
def myfunc(n):
return lambda a : a * n

mydoubler = myfunc(2)

print(mydoubler(11))

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Or, use the same function definition to make a function that always triples the
number you send in:

Example
def myfunc(n):
return lambda a : a * n

mytripler = myfunc(3)

print(mytripler(11))

Run example »

Or, use the same function definition to make both functions, in the same
program:
Example
def myfunc(n):
return lambda a : a * n

mydoubler = myfunc(2)
mytripler = myfunc(3)

print(mydoubler(11))
print(mytripler(11))

Run example »

Use lambda functions when an anonymous function is required for a short period
of tim

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