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Skill

Introduction to Functions in Python

May 2021 with Ben Finkel

Join Ben Finkel as he discusses the role that functions play in Python and programming in general.

Gain an understanding of how to invoke functions, write functions, and import functions from a 3rd party library.

Recommended Experience

Familiarity with a programming language is recommended, but not required

Related Certifications

Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP-31-02 & PCAP-31-03)

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IT professional
Software developer
Network engineer
DevOps engineer

Ben Finkel has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2014. His areas of expertise include Google Developer Expert, Google Certified Trainer, Microsoft ASP.NET (WebForms and MVC), Data Analysis and Design, Relational Database Architecture, MS SQL Server, Microsoft C#.NET, Javascript, jQuery, Microsoft Visual Basic .NET & 6.0, .NET Reporting Services, MS Access, and Python.

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Videos in this skill

1. Overview (0:26)
2. Introduction to Functions in Python (1:39)
3. Invoking Functions (8:30)
4. Importing Functions (11:05)
5. Defining Functions (14:08)
6. Lambda Functions (8:47)
7. Recursive Functions (8:13)
8. Conclusion (0:04)

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