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Python Parameter Passing Guide

The presentation discusses parameter passing in Python, highlighting its importance for creating flexible functions. It covers various types of arguments, including positional, keyword, and default arguments, as well as the distinction between mutable and immutable objects. Best practices for parameter passing are also outlined, emphasizing clarity, type annotations, and minimal arguments.

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Python Parameter Passing Guide

The presentation discusses parameter passing in Python, highlighting its importance for creating flexible functions. It covers various types of arguments, including positional, keyword, and default arguments, as well as the distinction between mutable and immutable objects. Best practices for parameter passing are also outlined, emphasizing clarity, type annotations, and minimal arguments.

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Parameter Passing in

Python
This presentation explores the concept of parameter passing in
Python, a fundamental aspect of programming that empowers us
to create flexible and dynamic functions.

MI
by Md Jahirul Islam
Understanding Parameter Passing
Concept Importance

Parameter passing is the mechanism by which It enables functions to receive data, process it, and
arguments are transferred from the caller to the potentially return results, making functions reusable
called function. and efficient.
Positional Arguments
1 Order Matters 2 Example
Arguments are assigned def greet(name, age):
to parameters based on print(f"Hello, {name}!
their order in the function You are {age} years
call. old.")
Keyword Arguments
Named Arguments Example
Keyword arguments use The function call
parameter names to `greet(age=30,
specify values, enabling name="Alice")`
flexible argument order. demonstrates keyword
arguments.
Default Arguments

Predefined Values Example


Parameters are assigned def greet(name, age=25):
default values, used if not print(f"Hello, {name}! You are
provided in the function call. {age} years old.")
Argument Type
Annotations
1 Enhancing Code
Type annotations improve code clarity and
readability, aiding in type checking and catching
errors.

2 Example
def greet(name: str, age: int): print(f"Hello, {name}!
You are {age} years old.")
Passing Mutable vs. Immutable Objects
Immutable Objects Mutable Objects

Immutable objects, such as integers, strings, and Mutable objects, like lists and dictionaries, can be
tuples, cannot be changed after creation. Their modified directly. Changes within a function affect
values remain constant. the original object.

Understanding this difference is crucial for predictable function behavior in Python.


Best Practices for Parameter Passing
Clarity
1 Use clear and descriptive parameter names.

Type Annotations
2
Utilize type annotations for better code understanding.

Default Values
3
Provide default values for optional parameters.

Minimal Arguments
4
Aim for functions with a limited number of parameters.

Documentation
5
Include clear documentation for each function.

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