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First-class functions, higher-order functions, lambda functions, and closures

Functions are first-class values in Python, so you can pass them around, return them, and build closures or higher-order helpers.

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First-class functions, higher-order functions, lambda functions, and closures

Functions are first-class values in Python, so you can pass them around, return them, and build closures or higher-order helpers.

  • Lambda is for small anonymous functions
  • Closures capture enclosing state
  • Higher-order functions accept or return callables

First-class functions, higher-order functions, lambda functions, and closures