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'))
Definition and Usage
The map() function executes the specified function for each item in the iterable. The item is sent as a parameter to the function.
Syntax
map(function, iterables)
Parameter Value
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Required. The function to be executed for each item. |
| iterable |
Required. A sequence, set, or iterator object. You can send any number of iterable objects, just make sure that each iterable has a parameter for the function. You can send as many iterables as you like, just make sure the function has one parameter for each iterable. |
More Examples
Example
Generate new fruits by sending two iterable objects to the function:
def myfunc(a, b):
return a + b
x = map(myfunc, ('apple', 'banana', 'cherry'), ('orange', 'lemon', 'pineapple'))
