8.3.2 - Keyword Arguments
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What is a keyword argument?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would call a function and specify parameters by name.
Can you provide an example of calling a function with keyword arguments?
💡 Hint: Your example should show both parameter names and values.
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What is the primary advantage of using keyword arguments in a function?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you have many parameters.
True or False: With keyword arguments, the order in which arguments are passed does not matter.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might call a function.
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Create a function named config that accepts three parameters: mode, height, and width. Set default values for height and width. Call this function using different combinations of arguments to demonstrate keyword flexibility.
💡 Hint: Consider how defaults apply when you are not passing all parameters.
Design a function create_profile that takes parameters username, email, and age. Make age a keyword argument with a default value of 18. Walk through calling this function with various inputs.
💡 Hint: Think about using default and optional parameter combinations.
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