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Python

Posted by Shubha Verma
Shubha Verma
224 Points

python, def and return:

i am not able to understand and implement def and return function in python.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,264 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,264 Points

The "def" keyword starts a function, and is followed by the function name and then parentheses with any parameters inside and finally a colon. The "return" keyword ends the function, and is optionally followed by the value you want the function to return. Example:

def HalfOfTen():  # this defines a function named "HalfOfTen" that has no parameters
    return 5      # it will return the value 5