function(a, b) Note that file is one of Python's core modules, so I suggest you change the filename of file.py to something else. Note that if you're trying to import functions from a.py to a file …

Jul 11, 2016 · A specific use of global-in-a-module is described here - How do I share global variables across modules?, and for completeness the contents are shared here: The canonical …

Aug 19, 2023 · I have a pandas dataframe with multiple columns. I want to change the values of the only the first column without affecting the other columns. How can I do that using apply() in …

Aug 31, 2008 · 852 It's also worth noting that you can use * and ** when calling functions as well. This is a shortcut that allows you to pass multiple arguments to a function directly using either …

The simplest option is to use a global variable. Then create a function that gets the current word. Notice that to global variables inside a function, you do need to use the global keyword.

43 You can pass any number of arguments to the function that apply is calling through either unnamed arguments, passed as a tuple to the args parameter, or through other keyword …

The natural, simple, direct, explicit way to get information back from a function is to return it. Broadly speaking, the purpose of a function is to compute a value, and return signifies "this is …

In Python, the use of an underscore in a function name indicates that the function is intended for internal use and should not be called directly by users. It is a convention used to indicate that …

Oct 31, 2008 · 238 What is the easiest way to use a DLL file from within Python? Specifically, how can this be done without writing any additional wrapper C++ code to expose the functionality to …

Jan 17, 2013 · 743 It's a function annotation. In more detail, Python 2.x has docstrings, which allow you to attach a metadata string to various types of object. This is amazingly handy, so …