CBTNuggets - Python Functions Tutorial

This entry-level Python Functions Tutorial training prepares software developers to write functions in Python, special blocks of code that only run at certain times throughout a program

Writing a function in a programming language tends to be one of the first things that software developers learn. Different languages process functions differently, but in the Python language, they're quite simple: a grouped block of code that performs a specific task. The concept is simple enough – actually writing one and incorporating it successfully can be more challenging.

This course is a tutorial on writing functions in Python. It covers the idea of functions and how to write them in Python.

After finishing this Python Functions Tutorial training, you'll know how to write functions in Python, special blocks of code that only run at certain times throughout your program.

For anyone with software developers on their team, this open-source training can be used to onboard new software developers, curated into individual or team training plans, or as an open-source reference resource.

Python Functions Tutorial: What You Need to Know
This Python Functions Tutorial training has videos that cover topics including

Understanding functions in programming generally and in Python specifically
Writing blocks of code in Python that only run when they get called
Understanding the small differences between parameters and arguments
Passing arguments in the right order

Who Should Take Python Functions Tutorial Training?
This Python Functions Tutorial training is considered foundational-level open-source training, which means it was designed for software developers. This programming skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with python best practices and experienced software developers looking to validate their open-source skills.

New or aspiring software developers. This Python tutorial on writing functions is perfect for new software developers. If you're planning on a career in software development, you will absolutely use Python throughout your career. It's up to you whether you'll be prepared or not.

Experienced software developers. If you've been working as a software developer for several years already, you should take this Python tutorial course in functions if you're feeling shaky on Python functions. Maybe you've always used other languages up to now and you just can't remember how Python defines its functions. This course will quickly get you up to speed on writing functions in Python.

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