Lecture
Using Keyword Arguments
In Python, keyword arguments refer to the method of passing values to a function by explicitly specifying the parameter names during a function call.
In programming, the term explicit refers to directly specifying values or defining behavior clearly to ensure the code's intent is transparent.
Usage of Keyword Arguments
Keyword arguments are used to pass values to a function by specifying both the parameter name and the value.
This method allows functions to be called without concern for the order of parameters.
Example of Using Keyword Arguments
# Define a function to print user information def print_user_info(name, age, city): print(f"name: {name}, age: {age}, city: {city}") # Call the function with keyword arguments regardless of order print_user_info(city="New York", name="John", age=30) # Output: name: John, age: 30, city: New York
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Lessons in this chapter Β· Functions: Code Blocks for Specific Tasks
- 1. Creating Reusable Code Blocks with Functions
- 2. The Difference Between Parameters and Arguments
- 3. Handling TypeError for Function Parameters
- 4. Multiple-choice quiz
- 5. Understanding and Using Variable-Length Arguments
- 6. How to Assign Default Values to Function Parameters
- 7. Using Keyword Arguments
- 8. Various Function Return Methods
- 9. Coding Quiz - Output Formatting
- 10. Multiple-choice quiz
- 11. Fill-in-the-blank quiz
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Keyword arguments are not affected by the order of parameters when calling a function.
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