On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 09:43:47AM +0100, Alan Gauld via Tutor wrote: > On 30/09/16 03:43, boB Stepp wrote: > > > Also, I note that if I just type a function name without the > > parentheses in the interpreter, I will get something like this: > > > >>>> def f(): > > pass > > > >>>> f > > <function f at 0x000001F775A97B70> > > > > So the impression I am getting is that a function name by itself (with > > no parentheses) is the function *object*. > > No. > The function name is just a name like any other name in Python
Alan's correct here -- functions aren't treated specially. But in the same way that is you say: x = 999 x the bare `x` on its own returns the int object 999, so: def func(): ... func the bare `func` on its own returns the function object called "func". So in *that sense alone*, func without the parentheses is the function object. [...] > So in your example f is not the function object it is a > reference to a function object. You say tomahto, I say edible wolf peach: http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/fresh-ideas/dinner-food-facts/tomato-called-a-love-apple.htm -- Steve _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor