Lamda Functions
In Python, a lambda function is a small anonymous function that can have any number of arguments but only one expression. Think of it as a single beat in a track—concise yet impactful. Here's the basic syntax:
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Lambda functions are perfect for situations where you need a simple function for a short period of time. They're like those catchy hooks in a song that you can't get out of your head—brief but effective. For example, if you're analyzing music data and need to quickly transform or filter data, a lambda function is your go-to tool.
Let's say you want to convert a list of track durations from seconds to minutes. Instead of writing a full function, you can use a lambda function:
convert_to_minutes = lambda seconds: seconds / 60 print(convert_to_minutes(3600))
Here, convert_to_minutes
is a lambda function that takes a duration in seconds and converts it to minutes. It's like creating a quick remix of your favorite track—efficient and to the point.
Lambda functions are often used with Python's map()
and filter()
functions. Imagine you're curating a playlist and want to apply a transformation or filter tracks based on certain criteria. Here's how you can use lambda functions to do just that:
Map: Apply a function to all items in a list.
track_durations = [240, 300, 180, 360] durations_in_minutes = list(map(lambda x: x / 60, track_durations)) print("Durations in Minutes:", durations_in_minutes)
Filter: Filter items in a list based on a condition.
track_durations = [240, 300, 180, 360] long_tracks = list(filter(lambda x: x > 300, track_durations)) print("Long Tracks:", long_tracks)
Swipe to start coding
Define a lambda function calculate_average_loudness
that calculates the average loudness of tracks from a given list of loudness levels. This task focuses on using lambda expressions in Python to perform calculations on music data.
Inputs:
loudness_levels
: A list of numerical values representing the loudness levels of various tracks.
Steps:
- Define a Lambda Function:
- Create a lambda function named
calculate_average_loudness
that takesloudness_levels
as input. - The lambda function should calculate the average by summing the loudness levels and dividing by the number of levels.
- Create a lambda function named
Lösning
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