Arguments in functions and methods
In Python, functions can be defined to receive arguments in several different ways, and these arguments can also be provided by callers in multiple ways.
There is also an industry-wide set of practices for defining interfaces in software engineering that closely relate to the definition of arguments in functions.
In this section, we will first explore the mechanics of arguments in Python functions and then review the general principles of software engineering that relate to good practices regarding this subject to finally relate both concepts.
How function arguments work in Python
First, let's review the particularities of how arguments are passed to functions in Python.
By first understanding the possibilities that Python offers for handling parameters, we will be able to assimilate general rules more easily, and the idea is that after having done so, we can easily draw conclusions on what good patterns or idioms are ...
