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Functions in Python Detailed Explanation

Functions in Python are reusable code blocks that enhance program organization and readability. They can be built-in or user-defined, and support various argument types including positional, keyword, default, variable-length, and mixed arguments. Mastering functions and their arguments is essential for writing modular and flexible Python code.

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Functions in Python Detailed Explanation

Functions in Python are reusable code blocks that enhance program organization and readability. They can be built-in or user-defined, and support various argument types including positional, keyword, default, variable-length, and mixed arguments. Mastering functions and their arguments is essential for writing modular and flexible Python code.

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Functions in Python - Detailed Explanation

Definition:

A function is a block of reusable code that performs a specific task. Functions help divide a large program

into smaller, organized sections, improving readability and reusability.

Types of Functions:

1. Built-in Functions: These are functions provided by Python, such as print(), len(), type(), input(), etc.

Example:

print(len("Hello")) # Output: 5

2. User-defined Functions: These are functions created by the programmer using the def keyword.

Example:

def greet(name):

print("Hello", name)

greet("Alice") # Output: Hello Alice

Benefits of Functions:

- Reduces code duplication

- Improves readability

- Supports modular programming

- Makes debugging easier

- Encourages reuse of code

Function Syntax:

def function_name(parameters):

# function body

return result

Types of Function Arguments in Python:


Functions in Python - Detailed Explanation

Python supports several types of function arguments to provide flexibility in function calls.

1. Positional Arguments:

- Values are assigned to parameters in the order they are passed.

Example:

def add(a, b):

return a + b

print(add(10, 5)) # Output: 15

2. Keyword Arguments:

- Arguments are passed with parameter names, allowing flexibility in order.

Example:

def student(name, age):

print("Name:", name)

print("Age:", age)

student(age=21, name="Tom")

Output:

Name: Tom

Age: 21

3. Default Arguments:

- Parameters with default values used if no value is provided.

Example:

def greet(name="Guest"):

print("Hello", name)

greet() # Output: Hello Guest

greet("John") # Output: Hello John


Functions in Python - Detailed Explanation

4. Variable-length Arguments:

a) *args (Non-keyword variable arguments):

- Accepts any number of positional arguments as a tuple.

Example:

def total(*numbers):

sum = 0

for n in numbers:

sum += n

print("Sum:", sum)

total(1, 2, 3, 4) # Output: Sum: 10

b) **kwargs (Keyword variable arguments):

- Accepts any number of keyword arguments as a dictionary.

Example:

def profile(**details):

for key, value in details.items():

print(f"{key}: {value}")

profile(name="Alice", age=25, city="Chennai")

Output:

name: Alice

age: 25

city: Chennai

5. Mixed Argument Types:

- You can combine all argument types in one function (with proper order).

Example:

def display(a, b=10, *args, **kwargs):


Functions in Python - Detailed Explanation

print("a:", a)

print("b:", b)

print("args:", args)

print("kwargs:", kwargs)

display(1, 2, 3, 4, name="Tom", age=30)

Conclusion:

Functions are a core part of Python programming. They improve code modularity and reusability.

Understanding different types of function arguments allows developers to write flexible and powerful functions

for a wide range of applications.

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