Michelle Gallagher Recently, in a Python workshop, someone asked me about calling a function in Python from the command line. This is very useful, and there are different methods to achieve this. In this tutorial, I will show you how to run a Python function from the command line using various methods and examples. To run a … Read more
In Python programming, we use the main function. In this tutorial, I will show you how to call the main function in Python, its syntax, and a few examples. To call the main function in Python, you first define the function using def main():, followed by your desired code inside this function. To ensure the … Read more
In Python, functions are typically called using their direct names. However, there are scenarios where you might need to call a function dynamically using a string representation of its name. In this tutorial, I will explain how to call a function by string in Python using different methods with examples. To call a function by … Read more
The terms “function” and “method” are interchangeable in most programming languages. But there are differences. Let me explain this. In this tutorial, I will show you the key differences between Python functions vs methods. Before understanding with examples, let me summarize the differences between Python functions and methods. Aspect Function Method Definition Independent block of … Read more
While working with functions, following Python function naming conventions is ideal. In this tutorial, I will explain everything about naming conventions for functions in Python with its syntax and examples. I will also show you some good and bad naming conventions for a Python function. Python Function Naming Conventions Naming conventions for functions in Python … Read more
Have you ever needed to return more than one value from a function in Python? This is a common requirement for Python developers, and Python makes it incredibly easy. In this tutorial, I will explain how to return multiple values from a function in Python with examples. To return multiple values from a function in … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain the single line for loops in Python using different methods with examples. A single line for loop in Python, known as a list comprehension, allows you to create lists in a concise and efficient manner. The basic syntax is [expression for item in iterable if condition]. For example, to … Read more
I will explain everything about Python function examples with parameters in today’s tutorial. Parameters are useful in various Python functions, and as a developer, you should know about them. To define a function in Python with parameters, you use the def keyword followed by the function name and parentheses containing the parameters. For example, def … Read more
Today, I will explain a very common requirement in Python programming. When working with loops in Python, there are times when you may need to exit a loop before it has processed all of its items. In this tutorial, I will show you various methods to exit a for loop in Python with examples. To … Read more
To be a machine learning or Python developer, you should know about Python functions. In this tutorial, I will show you how to call a function in Python with different examples. I will explain its syntax and provide some examples for different scenarios. To call a function in Python, you first need to define it … Read more