M04 Functions

Topics

• Built-in functions
• User-defined functions
• Variable scope
• Lambda functions
• Design of functions
• Recursion

Outcomes

• Be able to use Pythons native and imported functions
• Be able to write your own functions
• Understand concept of variable scope
• Be able to write lambda functions and understand their use cases
• Grasp basic principles of function design
• Implement simple recursion functions

Readings

Required

• Lutz 2019, Part IV, Chapter 16: Function Basics
• Lutz 2019, Part IV, Chapter 17: Scopes Non-local is for advanced users
• Lutz 2019, Part IV, Chapter 18. Arguments
• Lutz 2019, Part IV, Chapter 19: Advanced Function Topics

Optional

• McKinney, Python for Data Analysis, Appendix A: Python Language Essentials
• Read section on Functions
• Functions (W3S)
• Global and Local Variables (GFG)
• Lambda Functions (Real Python)