Python - lambda expressions

In this article, we would like to show you lambda functions in Python.

Quick solution:

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lambda arguments : expression

In this example, we add 3 to the specified argument x and reteurn the result.

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result = lambda x: x + 3

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print(result(2))  # 5

Output:

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5

In this example, we add arguments x and y together.

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result = lambda x, y: x + y

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print(result(1, 2))  # 3

Output:

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3

In this example, we multiply the given argument x by 2.

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result = lambda x: x * 2

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print(result(3))  # 6

Output:

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6