Python Functions | Python Tutorial for Absolute Beginners #1

Learn all about Python functions, *args, **kwargs with this Python tutorial for beginners.

Functions are one of the fundamental building blocks of Python and most programming languages that have ever existed. In this tutorial, you'll learn everything you need to know about functions in Python.

You'll learn all about creating and calling functions, as well as working with parameters, arguments, keyword arguments, default arguments, and much, much more.

This is one of the many Python tutorials for beginners I've added to my channel.

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[owilhm]

def appreciation(name):
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word = “Thankyou very much “
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[IndiaDynamics]

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[mty]

4:50 Types of functions
8:51 Key words argument
10:56 Default arguments
12:30 args
16:48 args**
19:09 Scope
24:21 Exercise

[terrancekayton]

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[wilsonliu]

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[mystackquest]

3:21 @mosh my C program textbook says arguments that are passed in a function called actual argument/ actual parameter. On the other hand inputs to function calls formal argument/formal parameter. Can I use these terms in Python also? Or these term is language specific?

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[danielnikolov]

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[bemccune]

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[TheGoktas]

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[edenrenee]

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