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Python Functions: From Zero to Hero
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Python Functions: From Zero to Hero

Python Functions: From Zero to Hero

1. What is a Function?
What is a Function? Challenge: Create a More Complex FunctionChallenge: Create a Function 'exam_scores' with if-else StatementChallenge: Calculate the Ellipse AreaPrint vs Return
2. Arguments or Parameters
Arguments or ParametersChallenge 1Challenge 2
3. Assigning a Default Value to a Parameter
Default ParametersChallenge 1Challenge 2
4. An Unknown Number of Arguments
Unknown Number of Arguments*args**kwargs
5. Functions within Functions
Functions within FunctionsChallenge
6. Recursion
ChallengeRecursion

bookPrint vs Return

print() is a function called by a person. If you want to show the value to a person then you need to use the function print ().

return is the Python keyword. When the program reaches the return keyword, Python stops the current function and sends the resulting value to where the function was called.


              
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def function():
    a = 5
    b = 2
    c = a + b
    return c

result = function()
print(result)
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Task

You need to implement a function named function_adding. This function should calculate the sum of the next three numbers, such as a=5, b=455, c=23, store the result in a variable sum and return it.

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Section 1. Chapter 5
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bookPrint vs Return

print() is a function called by a person. If you want to show the value to a person then you need to use the function print ().

return is the Python keyword. When the program reaches the return keyword, Python stops the current function and sends the resulting value to where the function was called.


              
12345678

            
def function():
    a = 5
    b = 2
    c = a + b
    return c

result = function()
print(result)
copy

Task

You need to implement a function named function_adding. This function should calculate the sum of the next three numbers, such as a=5, b=455, c=23, store the result in a variable sum and return it.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

Section 1. Chapter 5
toggle bottom row

bookPrint vs Return

print() is a function called by a person. If you want to show the value to a person then you need to use the function print ().

return is the Python keyword. When the program reaches the return keyword, Python stops the current function and sends the resulting value to where the function was called.


              
12345678

            
def function():
    a = 5
    b = 2
    c = a + b
    return c

result = function()
print(result)
copy

Task

You need to implement a function named function_adding. This function should calculate the sum of the next three numbers, such as a=5, b=455, c=23, store the result in a variable sum and return it.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

print() is a function called by a person. If you want to show the value to a person then you need to use the function print ().

return is the Python keyword. When the program reaches the return keyword, Python stops the current function and sends the resulting value to where the function was called.


              
12345678

            
def function():
    a = 5
    b = 2
    c = a + b
    return c

result = function()
print(result)
copy

Task

You need to implement a function named function_adding. This function should calculate the sum of the next three numbers, such as a=5, b=455, c=23, store the result in a variable sum and return it.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Section 1. Chapter 5
Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
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