> > > i was writing some basic code . for understanding lambda functions , but > couldnt understand the difference between a lambda function and an ordinary > function. > > for example > > >>>def f (x): return x**2 > ... > >>> print f(8) > >>> 64 > >>> g = lambda x: x**2 > >>> > >>> print g(8) > >>> 64 > > wats a need for using lambda functions ..? >
Lambda functions are generally used where you need one liner functions to get things done. It was a feature which was considered for removal in py3k but there were too many people who loved the feature. :) Personally I feel that lambda functions are great as long as they are readable. zm _______________________________________________ BangPypers mailing list BangPypers@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/bangpypers
