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13.python Lambda

A lambda function in Python is an anonymous function that can take multiple arguments but only has one expression. It is defined using the syntax 'lambda arguments: expression' and is often used within other functions for concise operations. Examples include adding, multiplying, and creating functions that double or triple a number using a lambda expression.

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13.python Lambda

A lambda function in Python is an anonymous function that can take multiple arguments but only has one expression. It is defined using the syntax 'lambda arguments: expression' and is often used within other functions for concise operations. Examples include adding, multiplying, and creating functions that double or triple a number using a lambda expression.

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TOPIC : 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))

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