Python map() Function
Example
Calculate the length of each word in the tuple:
def myfunc(n):
return len(n)
x = map(myfunc, ('apple',
'banana', 'cherry'))
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Definition and Usage
The map() function executes a specified
function for each item in an iterable. The item is sent to the function as a
parameter.
Syntax
map(function, iterables)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Required. The function to execute for each item |
| iterable | Required. A sequence, collection or an iterator object. You can send as many iterables as you like, just make sure the function has one parameter for each iterable. |
More Examples
Example
Make new fruits by sending two iterable objects into the function:
def myfunc(a, b):
return a + b
x = map(myfunc, ('apple', 'banana',
'cherry'), ('orange', 'lemon', 'pineapple'))
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