Use it anywhere a quick definition of a function is needed that can be written as an expression. For example when a callback function is needed you could say: def callback(x,y): return x*y some_function(when_done_call_this=callback) But with lambda you could just write some_function(when_done_call_this=lambda x,y:x*y) Note: because it is an _expression_ you cannot do stuff like 'if..else' inside of lambda.
-Nick V. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hey there, > i have been learning python for the past few months, but i can seem to > get what exactly a lamda is for. What would i use a lamda for that i > could not or would not use a def for ? Is there a notable difference ? > I only ask because i see it in code samples on the internet and in > books. > > thanks for any clarity > > sk -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
