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In general, Python style prefers explicit def statements to lambda
expressions, but allows them in cases where a simple function is needed as an
argument or return value.
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1.6 Higher-Order Functionsver, compound lambda expressions are
notoriously illegible, despite their brevity. The following definition is
correct, but many programmers have trouble understanding it quickly.
>>> compose1 = lambda f,g: lambda x: f(g(x))
<span>In general, Python style prefers explicit def statements to lambda
expressions, but allows them in cases where a simple function is needed as an
argument or return value.
Such stylistic rules are merely guidelines; you can program any way you wish.
However, as you write programs, think about the audience of people who might
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