Function Definition in Python

In all programming languages, one of the most important aspects is code organization and readability. In Python, as in many other languages, this goal is also achieved through the use of functions. By convention, all the code we write is executed within a main function, often called main. However, we can—and should—split our code into multiple functions to simplify maintenance and encourage reuse. What are functions in Python? The function definition in Python is done using the def keyword, followed by the function name and parentheses. There are two main types of functions: ...

July 20, 2025 · 2 min ·