PYTHON PROGRAM • FUNCTIONS & RECURSION

Create a Lambda Function in Python

Learn create a lambda function in python with a short, executable Python example.

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PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING

Input and expected output

Sample input
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Sample output
49

COMPLETE PYTHON PROGRAM

Complete Python implementation

python-lambda-square.py
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square = lambda number: number ** 2
print(square(7))

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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE

49
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PROGRAM EXPLANATION

Algorithm and explanation

  1. Initialize the sample values used to create a lambda function.
  2. Apply lambda and Function to compute the required result.
  3. Display the result for create a lambda function and compare it with the documented sample output.

This example of create a lambda function computes the result directly from the prepared sample data. It demonstrates lambda and Function and prints a deterministic result that can be checked against the sample output.

EFFICIENCY

Time and space complexity

Time complexity

O(1)

Auxiliary space

O(1)

DEBUGGING CHECKLIST

Common mistakes

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For create a lambda function, keep the data shape and value types consistent with lambda.

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Apply lambda in the same order shown by the algorithm; changing the order can change the result.

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Verify the final lambda and Function result against the sample before trying new data.

Try it yourself

Practice: Run the program with the sample input, predict its output, and then test one boundary case of your own.