Practice - Programming Data Structures and Algorithms in Python
Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of using default values in function definitions?
💡 Hint: Think about cases when not all arguments are necessary.
Explain how named argument passing can be beneficial.
💡 Hint: Consider how clear function calls can be to others reading the code.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an advantage of using named parameters in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about how functions can become complex with many parameters.
True or False: Default values in Python functions must be defined at the end of the parameter list.
💡 Hint: Remember the structure of function definitions.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a function that sorts a list of integers, with the default order being ascending. Additionally, allow for a parameter that lets the user choose descending order.
💡 Hint: Remember how default parameters work and think about the sorted function.
Redefine a mathematical operation function to compute area by switching between rectangle and circle based on an additional argument. Provide separate definitions for each case.
💡 Hint: Focus on how to manage different definitions within a single function template.
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