keyword and non keyword arguments python

In Python, functions can accept arguments in different ways. Two common types of arguments are keyword arguments and non-keyword arguments. Understanding these concepts is crucial for writing flexible and readable code. This tutorial will explore both types of arguments with examples.
Non-keyword arguments are passed to a function based on their position. The order in which the arguments are passed matters. Let's create a simple function to demonstrate non-keyword arguments.
In this example, add_numbers takes two non-keyword arguments (x and y). When calling the function, the values 5 and 3 are passed in the same order as the parameters are defined. The function adds these values and returns the result, which is then printed.
Keyword arguments are passed to a function by explicitly naming the parameter and providing its value. This allows you to pass arguments out of order, making the code more readable. Let's modify our previous example to use keyword arguments.
In this example, the order of the arguments is reversed, but the function still works correctly because each argument is explicitly assigned to its corresponding parameter using the parameter name.
You can use both keyword and non-keyword arguments in the same function call. However, non-keyword arguments must come before keyword arguments.