Practice Pure Functions - 6.5.2 | Chapter 6: Functional Programming Tools in Python | Python Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a pure function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about functions that return values without changing anything outside them.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a pure function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider basic arithmetic operations.

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Question 1

Which of the following describes a pure function?

  • It modifies a global state.
  • It always returns the same output for the same input.
  • It requires external dependencies.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about whether the function's output can change based on external factors.

Question 2

True or False: Pure functions can change their output for the same input if global variables change.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the properties of pure functions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a pure function that calculates the factorial of a number without using global variables.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how recursion can help achieve this.

Question 2

Explain how transitioning a project from using impure functions to pure functions could improve maintainability. Provide at least two specific improvements.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider aspects of code quality and debugging.

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