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Introduction to Functions in Python

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175 reviews
Updated 12/2024
Learn the art of writing your own functions in Python, as well as key concepts like scoping and error handling.
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Course Description

It's time to push forward and develop your Python chops even further. Python has tons of fantastic functions and a module ecosystem. However, as a data professional or developer, you'll constantly need to write your own functions to solve problems that are dictated by your data. You will learn the art of function writing in this first course. You'll come out of this course being able to write your very own custom functions, complete with multiple parameters and multiple return values, along with default arguments and variable-length arguments. You'll gain insight into scoping in Python, be able to write lambda functions and handle errors in your function writing practice. You'll wrap up each chapter by using your new skills to write functions that analyze Twitter data.

Prerequisites

Intermediate Python
1

Writing your own functions

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2

Default arguments, variable-length arguments and scope

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3

Lambda functions and error-handling

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  • Thuthukani N.
    about 1 month

    I would have liked more lambda examples. It is complex, but doable with examples.

  • Mihaela G.
    about 2 months

    Made the learning experience fun and insteresting. Clearly explained concepts, followed by practical examples to help reinforce them. All in all, a very good introductory course that motivates me to keep on learning.

  • Ranjith V.
    about 2 months

    One of the best learning materials to under the scope of functions. The mix of videos explaining the content and immediately followed by practical work is well built to facilitate the learning.

  • Douglas D.
    about 2 months

    Very clear. It should be easier to find reference material

  • Rafael A.
    2 months

    It was amazing!!! Simple, practice and very easy to understand. I think in all lessons should have flash cards, It would be easier to review the previous lessons.

"I would have liked more lambda examples. It is complex, but doable with examples."

Thuthukani N.

"Made the learning experience fun and insteresting. Clearly explained concepts, followed by practical examples to help reinforce them. All in all, a very good introductory course that motivates me to keep on learning."

Mihaela G.

"One of the best learning materials to under the scope of functions. The mix of videos explaining the content and immediately followed by practical work is well built to facilitate the learning."

Ranjith V.

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