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Writing Functions

Parts of a Function

  • Declaration: It starts with the def keyword.

  • Name: The identifier for the function like ninja_controller, loot_box, etc.

  • Parameters: Variables listed in parentheses that accept values when the function is called.

  • Body: A block of code indented under the function declaration, which performs the function's actions.

  • Return Value: Optional statement to output a value. Without it, functions return None.

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  • ninja_controller : Controls the ninja by calling loot_box twice and moving right four times.

  • loot_box : Defines a set of actions (moving, picking sushi) for the ninja.

  • Parameter: Both functions take a ninja object that has methods like go_right() , go_up() , etc.

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Writing Functions

Parts of a Function

  • Declaration: It starts with the def keyword.

  • Name: The identifier for the function like ninja_controller, loot_box, etc.

  • Parameters: Variables listed in parentheses that accept values when the function is called.

  • Body: A block of code indented under the function declaration, which performs the function's actions.

  • Return Value: Optional statement to output a value. Without it, functions return None.

Example

py

ninja.py

copy
  • ninja_controller : Controls the ninja by calling loot_box twice and moving right four times.

  • loot_box : Defines a set of actions (moving, picking sushi) for the ninja.

  • Parameter: Both functions take a ninja object that has methods like go_right() , go_up() , etc.

Task

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Solution

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SectionΒ 3. ChapterΒ 2
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