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Syntax: Python Lambda

Lambda functions are small anonymous functions that can take any number of arguments but can only have one expression. They are defined using the lambda keyword followed by arguments and an expression (lambda arguments: expression). Lambda functions are useful when an anonymous function is needed for a short time, such as when passing a function as an argument to another function. They allow creating functions on the fly without having to define them separately with a name.

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Syntax: Python Lambda

Lambda functions are small anonymous functions that can take any number of arguments but can only have one expression. They are defined using the lambda keyword followed by arguments and an expression (lambda arguments: expression). Lambda functions are useful when an anonymous function is needed for a short time, such as when passing a function as an argument to another function. They allow creating functions on the fly without having to define them separately with a name.

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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

Add 10 to argument a, and return the result:

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

Lambda functions can take any number of arguments:

Example

Multiply argument a with argument b and return the result:

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

Example

Summarize argument a, b, and c and return 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))

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))

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))

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

Test Yourself With Exercises


Exercise:
Create a lambda function that takes one parameter (a) and returns it.

x =

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