How do I create a Python function with optional arguments?
I have a Python function which takes several arguments. Some of these arguments could be omitted in some scenarios.
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Why is the empty dictionary a dangerous default value in Python?
I put a dict as the default value for an optional argument to a Python function, and pylint (using Sublime package) told me it was dangerous. Can someone explain why this is the case? And is a better alternative to use None instead? Answers: Thank you for visiting the Q&A section on Magenaut. Please note … Read more
Named tuple and default values for optional keyword arguments
I’m trying to convert a longish hollow “data” class into a named tuple. My class currently looks like this: