Mastering Functions - Python Programming Exercises

Welcome to Mastering Functions! In this lesson, you will learn the essential concepts of functions in Python programming. Functions are the building blocks of any Python program, allowing you to organize your code, make it reusable, and improve readability. You will explore how to define functions, pass arguments, and return values, which are key skills for writing efficient and modular code. Throughout this lesson, you will work on practical examples that will help you understand the power of functions in Python. Whether you are working on small projects or large-scale applications, mastering functions will allow you to write cleaner, more maintainable code. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Python functions and how to use them to solve real-world problems.

  •  Functions: Hello and Goodbye

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program where the main function should look like this: SayHello() and SayGoodbye(). You must define the functions SayHello...

  •  Parameterized Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program where the main function should look like this: SayHello("John") and SayGoodbye(). You must define the functions Sa...

  •  Value-Returning Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program where the main function should define and call a sum function that accepts two integers as parameters and returns ...

  •  Value-Returning Function V2

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program where the main function should look like this: def main(): print("\"Hello, how are you\" contains {0} spaces".form...

  •  Centered Text Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python function named "get_int" that displays the text received as a parameter, prompts the user for an integer number, repeats i...

  •  Underline Text Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python function that can center the text on the screen (assuming a screen width of 80 characters) and then underline it with hyph...

  •  Array Summation Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program to calculate the sum of the elements in an array. The main function should look like this: def main(): example = [...

  •  Double Value Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python function named "double" to calculate and return an integer that is twice its input. This exercise is perfect for pr...

  •  Function Double with Mutable Parameter

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python function named "double_value" to calculate the double of an integer number and modify the data passed as an argument. Sinc...

  •  Function Swap with Mutable Parameters

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function called "swap" to exchange the values of two integer variables, which are passed by reference. This...

  •  Optimizing Local Variables in Functions

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function named "power" to compute the result of raising one integer to the power of another positive intege...

  •  Recursive Function for Calculating Powe

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function that computes the result of raising one integer to the power of another integer (e.g., 5 raised to...

  •  Calculating Fibonacci Sequence with a Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that uses a recursive function to determine a number in the Fibonacci sequence. In this series, the first two numb...

  •  Function to Alter a Character in a String

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function called "change_char" to alter a character at a specific position (0-based index) in a string, repl...

  •  Function to Determine Prime Status

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function called "is_prime" that takes an integer as input and returns True if the number is prime, or False...

  •  Main Function Parameters and Summation

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program named "sum" that takes two integer numbers from the command line and prints their sum. This exercise is per...

  •  Function to Calculate Sum of Digits

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function named "sum_digits" that takes a number as input and returns the sum of its digits. This exercis...

  •  Function to Compute Factorial

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a recursive function to compute the factorial of a given number. The factorial of a number is defined as: 𝑛...

  •  Main Function Parameters and Reversal

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program named "reverse" that takes multiple words from the command line and prints them in reverse order. This exercise...

  •  Function to Obtain Integer Value

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function named "get_int" that displays the text received as a parameter, prompts the user for an integer, a...

  •  Function to Manage Task Database

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program to enhance the "tasks database" by dividing it into multiple functions for better organization and readability. Th...

  •  Function to Find Maximum Value in an Array

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program containing a function that accepts a list of floating-point numbers as input and returns the maximum value within ...

  •  Iterative Implementation of the Factorial Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that calculates the factorial of a given number using an iterative (non-recursive) method. This exercise is...

  •  Function to Print Title

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function called 'WriteTitle' that displays a text in uppercase, centered on the screen with extra spaces an...

  •  Main Function Output Value

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that prompts the user to provide a title via the command line (using the previously defined WriteTitle function). ...

  •  Function to Calculate DV

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that defines a function to count the number of numeric digits and vowels in a given string. The function should ta...

  •  Function to Verify Alphabetic Characters

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that includes a function to determine if a given character is alphabetic (from A to Z). This exercise is pe...

  •  Function to Check Numeric Value

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that defines a function to check if a string represents an integer value. This exercise is perfect for prac...

  •  Main Function Parameters for Calculator

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that performs basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division based on comm...

  •  Main Function Parameters and Return Value for Calculator

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that performs arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division by analyzing comman...

  •  Function to Find Array's Min and Max Values

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that defines a function to find the smallest and largest numbers in a list. The function should accept the list as...

  •  Recursive Function to Invert a Sequence

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that utilizes recursion to reverse a sequence of characters. This exercise is perfect for practicing functi...

  •  Function to Display a Rectangle

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that defines a function to print a filled rectangle on the screen, where the dimensions (width and height) are pro...

  •  Iterative Palindrome Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with an iterative function to check if a string is a palindrome (symmetric). This exercise is perfect for p...

  •  Recursive Palindrome Function

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a recursive function to determine if a string is symmetric (a palindrome). This exercise is perfect fo...

  •  Function FindMinMax

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with a function called "FindRange", where the user is prompted to input a minimum value (a number) and a maximum v...

  •  Function Multiply & MultiplyRecursive

    In this exercise, you will develop a Python program with two functions, Multiply and MultiplyRecursive, to compute the product of two numbers by using addition. The f...

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