Practice First-Class Functions - 6.1.1 | Chapter 6: Functional Programming Tools in Python | Python Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does it mean for a function to be a first-class citizen in Python?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you can use a function like a variable.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a first-class function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of using a function in a new way.

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Question 1

What are first-class functions in Python?

  • Functions that can only be defined once.
  • Functions that can be assigned to variables and passed as arguments.
  • Functions that can only be used internally.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how functions behave like other types.

Question 2

True or False: Higher-order functions can return other functions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall our discussions on how 'speak' can return different functions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a higher-order function that accepts a list of numeric values and a function that modifies those values. Return the updated list.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Utilize lambda functions for quick operations!

Question 2

Define a higher-order function that can compose two functions together, allowing users to pass in either function and see the result of applying them in order.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how functions can wrap around each other like nesting.

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