Practice First-class Functions (6.1.1) - Chapter 6: Functional Programming Tools in Python

Practice: First-Class Functions

Lesson 6.1.1Functional Programming Tools in Python

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Question 1.
What does it mean for a function to be a first-class citizen in Python?
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Consider how you can use a function like a variable.
Question 2.
Give an example of a first-class function.
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Think of using a function in a new way.
3Question 3.
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.
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Think about how functions behave like other types.
4Question 4.
True or False: Higher-order functions can return other functions.
- True
- False
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Recall our discussions on how 'speak' can return different functions.
Question 5.
Create a higher-order function that accepts a list of numeric values and a function that modifies those values. Return the updated list.
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Utilize lambda functions for quick operations!
Question 6.
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.
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Think about how functions can wrap around each other like nesting.

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