Python Tip of the Day: Write Short Functions with lambda

Write Short Functions with lambda

Author: Jeremy Morgan
Published: November 17, 2024

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Need a quick, throwaway function? lambda expressions to the rescue!

# Simple lambda function
double = lambda x: x * 2
print(double(5))  # Output: 10

“Python Tip of the Day: Write Short Functions with lambda”

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