python Programming Glossary: formal

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/100003/what-is-a-metaclass-in-python

can actually be any callable it doesn't need to be a formal class I know something with 'class' in its name doesn't need..

Why print statement is not pythonic? [closed]

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1053849/why-print-statement-is-not-pythonic

statement was changed into function in Python 3.0. The formal documentation is in PEP 3105 and motivation is in Guido van..

Having more than one parameter with def in python

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11550285/having-more-than-one-parameter-with-def-in-python

from 1 Using args def test_var_args farg args print formal arg farg for arg in args print another arg arg test_var_args.. args print another arg arg test_var_args 1 two 3 Results formal arg 1 another arg two another arg 3 and using kwargs keyword.. keyword arguments def test_var_kwargs farg kwargs print formal arg farg for key in kwargs print another keyword arg s s key..

What is “lambda binding” in Python?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/160859/what-is-lambda-binding-in-python

or function statement is executed the current values of formal parameters are saved on the stack and within the scope of the.. When the statement is exited the original values of those formal arguments are restored. This protocol is fully recursive. If.. the body of a statement something is done that causes the formal parameters to be bound again to new values the lambda binding..

Image segmentation based on edge pixel map

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18972932/image-segmentation-based-on-edge-pixel-map

In order to formulate this respect the edge map in a more formal fashion I suggest you look at the Correlation clustering CC..

What is the best approach to change primary keys in an existing Django app?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2055784/what-is-the-best-approach-to-change-primary-keys-in-an-existing-django-app

this question Agreed your model is probably wrong. The formal primary key should always be a surrogate key. Never anything..

Could random.randint(1,10) ever return 11?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3037952/could-random-randint1-10-ever-return-11

What does ** (double star) and * (star) do for python parameters?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/36901/what-does-double-star-and-star-do-for-python-parameters

all keyword arguments except for those corresponding to a formal parameter as a dictionary. In 5 def bar kwargs ... for a in..

Difference between abstract class and interface in Python

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/372042/difference-between-abstract-class-and-interface-in-python

this Because Python doesn't have and doesn't need a formal Interface contract the Java style distinction between abstraction.. exist. If someone goes through the effort to define a formal interface it will also be an abstract class. The only differences..

Why doesn't Python have multiline comments?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/397148/why-doesnt-python-have-multiline-comments

was unable to find a technical answer to why there is no formal implementation of multiline type of comments. I have no problem..

Code Golf: Finite-state machine! [closed]

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4661818/code-golf-finite-state-machine

input string is Accepted or Rejected . Leaving some formalities aside A run of a finite state machine is composed of alphabet.. Note This short descruption is far from being a full formal definition of a FSM Wikipedia's fine article is a great introduction..

use of “global” keyword in python

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4693120/use-of-global-keyword-in-python

Names listed in a global statement must not be defined as formal parameters or in a for loop control target class definition.. definition function definition or import statement. While formal parameters and class definition makes sens to me I'm not able..

Python: What is the Formal Difference Between Print and Return?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7664779/python-what-is-the-formal-difference-between-print-and-return

print statement cannot be used. But I know this is not the formal definition can anyone provide me with a good defintion. thanks..