Exploring Python Closures: Examples and Use Cases

Stephen Gruppetta

In Python, a closure is typically a function defined inside another function. This inner function grabs the objects defined in its enclosing scope and associates them with the inner function object itself. The resulting combination is called a closure.

Closures are a common feature in functional programming languages. In Python, closures can be pretty useful because they allow you to create function-based decorators, which are powerful tools.

In this video course, you’ll:

  • Learn what closures are and how they work in Python
  • Get to know common use cases of closures
  • Explore alternatives to closures

What’s Included:

  • 13 Lessons
  • Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
  • 2 Downloadable Resources
  • Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
  • Interactive Quiz to Check Your Progress
  • Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
  • Certificate of Completion

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About Stephen Gruppetta

Stephen obtained a PhD in physics and worked as a physicist in academia for over a decade before becoming a Python educator. He's constantly looking for simple ways to explain complex things in Python.

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