Example
Default Parameter Values
Parameters can have default values. Used when argument is not provided.
Results for “default parameters”
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Challenge
Sensible defaults
Give send_command(cmd, retries=3, timeout=5.0) default values so callers only pass what differs, call it three different ways, then add a new priority parameter without breaking any existing call.
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Challenge
Guard clauses
…same, then add a new docking rule as one more guard with a default parameter.
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Quiz
Python Functions Quiz
…Python functions: 15 questions on def, return, arguments, default values, *args, scope and docstrings. Instant answers.
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Article Python Fundamentals
Python Functions for Beginners
…Python functions, from your first def to return values, default parameters and scope, with runnable examples, common mistakes and six practice projects.
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Example
Combining Different Argument Types
Combining regular parameters, *args and **kwargs in one function.
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Article Python Fundamentals
Python print() Function
…items, Python normally puts a space between them. The sep parameter lets you change this separator to anything you want: # Space station readings temperature = 21 pressure = 101.3 oxygen = 98 #…
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Challenge
Docstring and type hints
…and what the reserve means, then add type hints for its parameters and return value; the tests read both from the function itself.
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Example
Positional and Keyword Arguments
Difference between positional and keyword arguments. Flexible function calling.
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Quiz
Python *args and **kwargs Quiz
…the function: a tuple and a dictionary Mixing regular parameters, *args , default values and **kwargs in one function Reading keyword arguments with get() and looping over them with items() Unpacking…
