A function is a predefined block of code which is used then programming. It often contains a number of commands and steps.<\/p>\n
Here are some of the functions we have met<\/p>\n
This function displays the string that is contained in it parenthesis ().<\/p>\n
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str()<\/h3>\n
len()<\/h3>\n
float()<\/h3>\n
int()<\/h3>\n