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Python Functions, Packing, and Unpacking Packing and Unpacking Unpacking

Leah Kelly
Leah Kelly
4,141 Points
Posted by Leah Kelly
Leah Kelly
4,141 Points

what is pass? (the function)

I don't understand it.

Jack Li
Jack Li
977 Points

Oh, look at the videos again. I also forgot too, and that's what I did.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

In Python, "pass" just means "do nothing". It's typically used to satisfy syntax requirements while constructing a complex bit of code so just part of it can be tested, and would normally be replaced with other code before the project is completed.