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\<Secret/> Definition:Function: A function is a self-contained block of code that performs a specific task and can be defined independently of any class or object. It takes input arguments, processes them, and returns a result.
Method: A method is a function that is associated with an object or class. It is called on an object and can access the data within that object.
Usage:Function: Functions are standalone entities and can be called from anywhere in the code, provided they are in the scope.
Method: Methods are associated with objects or classes and are called on instances of those objects or the class itself.
Syntax:Function: Functions are defined using the def keyword and can be called using the function name.
Method: Methods also use the def keyword but are defined within a class and are accessed using dot notation (object.method() or class.method()).
Here's a simple example in Python to illustrate the differences:
# function
def add(a, b):
return a + b
# method
class Math:
def add(self, a, b):
return a + b
# function call
add(1, 2)
# method call
Math().add(1, 2)
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Definition: Function: A function is a self-contained block of code that performs a specific task and can be defined independently of any class or object. It takes input arguments, processes them, and returns a result. Method: A method is a function that is associated with an object or class. It is called on an object and can access the data within that object.
Usage: Function: Functions are standalone entities and can be called from anywhere in the code, provided they are in the scope. Method: Methods are associated with objects or classes and are called on instances of those objects or the class itself.
Syntax: Function: Functions are defined using the
def
keyword and can be called using the function name. Method: Methods also use the def keyword but are defined within a class and are accessed using dot notation (object.method()
orclass.method()
).Here's a simple example in Python to illustrate the differences:
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