Why use lambda python

Question

What is the advantage of creating lambdas in python?
I have the impression that we are creating non-reusable code.

Answer 1

yes your impression is correct!
But sometimes we need a function only once (lets say as key for sorting or a filter function).
In this cases it is a shortpath to defining functions.

Answer 2

Ig it really depends on the situation!! Sometimes you want a one time use function, instead of creating a real function and naming it , u can just use lamda and be done.... For eg.. if you wanna call a function within a function with a condition then you can use lamda or it is very useful if you want to reduce the total lines of code...

Answer 3

Roland yes. One might need map and filter for better understanding of lambdas.

Answer 4

Thanks a lot 👍!
I have also understood better with the Map and filter methods on next python lesson 😄

Answer 5

Surely the point of any function is that you can reuse it, doesn't lambda functions get away from this. So I am lost on there purpose other than to make code unreadable! Surely it is better to spend time and create reusable functions.