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Learn Intermediate Python 3: Functions, Namespaces, and Scope

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Overview

Dive deeper into the unique ways to utilize functions to create cleaner and more efficient software.
Continue your Python 3 learning journey with Learn Intermediate Python 3: Functions, Namespaces, and Scope. Learn about using the Python 3 unpacking operators (`*` & `**`) to create flexible function arguments. Use lambda and higher-order functions to write more efficient code.



### Notes on Prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn Python 3](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-python-3) before completing this course.

Syllabus

  • Function Arguments: Use the full potential of Python function arguments! Learn about the different ways to work with the Python unpacking operator.
    • Article: Python Gotcha: Mutable Default Arguments
    • Lesson: Function Arguments
    • Quiz: Function Arguments
    • Project: The Nile
  • Namespaces and Scope: Learn about how Python stores names and the scoping rules that apply to them!
    • Lesson: Namespaces
    • Quiz: Namespaces
    • Lesson: Scope
    • Quiz: Scope
  • Functions Deep Dive: Dive deeper into the unique ways to utilize functions to create cleaner and more efficient software!

    • Article: Lambda Functions
    • Article: Introduction to Higher-Order Functions
    • Article: Built-In Higher-Order Functions
    • VideoContentItem: Decorators
    • Informational: Next Steps

Taught by

Alex DiStasi

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4.5 rating at Codecademy based on 71 ratings

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