Explanatory Question
What is the purpose of the lambda keyword in Python?
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The lambda keyword in Python is used to create anonymous functions, also known as lambda functions. Anonymous functions are small, one-time use functions that do not have a name. They are often used when a function is required only once in a specific context and it is not necessary to give it a name.
The syntax of a lambda function is as follows:
lambda arguments: expression
where:
arguments are the input parameters to the lambda function.expression is a single expression that is evaluated and returned when the lambda function is called.Lambda functions can be assigned to a variable or passed as an argument to another function, just like regular functions.
For example:
add = lambda x, y: x + y print(add(3, 4)) # Output: 7
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