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What is a function in Python?
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A function in Python is a block of organized, reusable code that performs a single, related action.
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How do you define a function in Python?
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A function in Python is defined using the 'def' keyword followed by the function name and parentheses.
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What are the parentheses used for when defining a Python function?
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The parentheses can include parameters, which are variables that a function can accept as input.
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What is an example of a simple Python function definition?
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def greet():
print('Hello')
This defines a function named greet that prints 'Hello'.
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What is the purpose of the 'return' statement in a Python function?
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The 'return' statement is used to exit a function and return a value to the caller.
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Can functions in Python return multiple values?
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Yes, functions in Python can return multiple values using tuples.
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What is a parameter in Python functions?
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A parameter is a named variable passed into a function. Parameters are specified in the function definition.
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What is an argument in Python functions?
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An argument is a value that is passed to a function when it is called.
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How do you call a function in Python?
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To call a function in Python, simply use the function name followed by parentheses. For example, greet().
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What are default parameters in Python?
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Default parameters are function parameters that have default values specified. They are used if no argument is passed for that parameter.
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How can you document a Python function?
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You can document a Python function using a docstring, which is a string that describes what the function does, placed immediately after the function definition.
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What is a lambda function in Python?
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A lambda function is a small anonymous function defined using the 'lambda' keyword. It can take any number of arguments but has only one expression.
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How do you provide optional parameters in a function?
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Optional parameters are defined with default values. If the parameter isn't passed during the function call, the default value is used.
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What is scope in the context of Python functions?
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Scope refers to the visibility of variables. Variables defined in a function have a local scope and are accessible only within the function.
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How can you provide different data types as parameters to a Python function?
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Python functions can accept parameters of any data type, such as int, float, string, list, etc., allowing for versatile function usage.
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