Defining functions
14-minute lesson · module-functions-01
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Defining functions
14-minute lesson · module-functions-01
- Define a function with `def`, parameters, and an indented body.
- Call a function with arguments.
- Distinguish between parameters (in the definition) and arguments (at the call).
Source attribution
Status: adapted
How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Interactive Edition — source · Functions / Function definitions
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