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What is the difference between a ‘closure’ and a ‘lambda’?

Could someone explain? I understand the basic concepts behind them but I often see them used interchangeably and I get confused. And now ...

April 17, 2022
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Javascript call() & apply() vs bind()?

I already know that apply and call are similar functions which set this (context of a function). The difference is with the way ...

April 17, 2022
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What is the naming convention in Python for variable and function names?

Coming from a C# background the naming convention for variables and method names are usually either camelCase or PascalCase: // C# example string ...

April 17, 2022
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How to get a function name as a string?

In Python, how do I get a function name as a string, without calling the function? def my_function(): pass print get_function_name_as_string(my_function) # my_function ...

April 16, 2022
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How are lambdas useful? [closed]

Closed. This question needs to be more focused. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so ...

April 16, 2022
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Passing parameters to a Bash function

I am trying to search how to pass parameters in a Bash function, but what comes up is always how to pass parameter ...

April 13, 2022
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What does the exclamation mark do before the function?

!function () {}(); 8 JavaScript syntax 101: here is a function declaration: function foo() {} Note that there’s no semicolon; this is just ...

April 13, 2022
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What is the scope of variables in JavaScript?

What is the scope of variables in javascript? Do they have the same scope inside as opposed to outside a function? Or does ...

April 10, 2022
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Set a default parameter value for a JavaScript function

I would like a JavaScript function to have optional arguments which I set a default on, which get used if the value isn’t ...

April 10, 2022
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What is the difference between call and apply?

What is the difference between using Function.prototype.apply() and Function.prototype.call() to invoke a function? var func = function() { alert('hello!'); }; func.apply(); vs func.call(); ...

April 10, 2022
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