In this project we are going to learn about lambda expressions and it's application in python. We are going to start with what is Lambda expression and how we can define it, comparing lambda functions with regular functions in python and at the end we will learn how to use lambda functions for data manipulation and exploration in pandas. this guided-project is completely beginner friendly. you only need to have basic knowledge of python programming and some experience coding in Jupyter notebook environment.
Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python
Where, Why, and How of Lambda Functions in Python
Instructor: Ahmad Varasteh
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Learn about what is lambda expression how to define it
Learn how to apply lambda expressions for data manipulation and exploration
Learn different applications of lambda in python (Lambda expressions and Lists, Lambda expressions and Sorting, ...)
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Introduction to the project
Lambda Expressions and Lists
Lambda Expressions combined with if else statement
Lambda Expression and Sorting
Data Manipulation and Exploration using lambda expressions and pandas
Recommended experience
basic python programming - experienced working with jupyter notebook
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Reviewed on Nov 4, 2021
Very good project to get the basics of lambda functions. Taking it I also learned filter and map that were not clear to me before.
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