A simple explanation of Python function arguments, keywords, *args, and **kwargs

This is a simple explanation of how you can pass arguments to functions in Python. It covers:

- arguments (without default value)
- keywords (with default value)
- argument lists or *args (an arbitrary number of arguments captured into a list)
- keyword dictionaries or **kwargs (an arbitrary number of keywords captured into a dict)

[DebabrataPatnaik]

It clarified all the confusions I had regarding what to pass and how to pass for *args and **kwargs. Now my concept is crystal clear. Thanks for the explanation.

[SeaDadLife]

Many thanks. Great explanation. Sample code and best practices are invaluable.

[PetarLuketina]

Thank you! I learned many new concepts through your explanation.