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Python Lambda, Map, Filter, & Reduce - Higher Order Functions for Beginners

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This beginner tutorial introduces Python lambda expressions and higher-order functions through examples with map, filter, and reduce. It also discusses when reduce is unnecessary and shows a more complex reduce example.

Syllabus

Intro
Welcome
What is a lambda?
Lambda function expression examples
When to use lambda expressions
What are Higher Order Functions?
map function
filter function
reduce function
Avoid reduce if a simple solution exists
More complex reduce example

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Dave Gray

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