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Intermediate Python Techniques

1. Mastering Packing and Unpacking in Python

Unpacking in Python: Extracting Values from Lists and Tuples Packing in Python: Grouping Multiple Values into a Single Variable Using Packing and Unpacking for Efficient Code in Python Challenge: Mastering Dictionary Unpacking in Python Challenge: The Champions League

2. Mastering Function Arguments in Python

Python Function Arguments: Overview of Parameters and Arguments Using *args in Python: Handling Variable-Length Positional Arguments Challenge: Calculating the Average Mark with *args Using **kwargs in Python: Flexible Keyword Arguments for Dynamic Functions Challenge: Mastering **kwargs in Python Functions

3. Function as an Argument in Python

High-Order Functions in Python: Passing Functions as Arguments Lambda Functions in Python: Writing Concise and Anonymous Functions Using Python Built-in Functions

4. Understanding Variable Scope in Python

Global Variables in Python: Accessing and Modifying Global Data Local Variables in Python: Understanding Function-Level Scope Challenge: Modifying a Global Variable in Python Nested Functions in Python: Scope and Accessibility Nonlocal Variables in Python: Working with Enclosed Scopes Python Closures: Retaining State in Nested Functions Challenge: Implementing a Threshold Checker with Closures

5. Mastering Python Decorators

Introduction to Python Decorators Python Decorator Syntax: Writing and Applying Decorators Challenge: Create Your First Python Decorator Using Decorators with Parameters in Python Chaining Multiple Decorators: Advanced Function Modifications Challenge: Basic Smores Recipe Practical Examples of Python Decorator Usage in Real Applications

Challenge: Calculating the Average Mark with *args

Task

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Let's calculate the average mark for the student. Each student has a different number of marks, so we don't know how many arguments will be passed to the function.

Set the first positional argument as name in the average_mark function;
For other arguments use *args;
In the equation that counts the mark variable use args without *;
In the print statement use name and mark variables.

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Challenge: Calculating the Average Mark with *args

Task

Swipe to start coding

Let's calculate the average mark for the student. Each student has a different number of marks, so we don't know how many arguments will be passed to the function.

Set the first positional argument as name in the average_mark function;
For other arguments use *args;
In the equation that counts the mark variable use args without *;
In the print statement use name and mark variables.

Solution

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Section 2. Chapter 3

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