Real Python: Exploring Python Closures: Examples and Use Cases

In Python, a closure is typically a function defined inside another function. This inner function grabs the objects defined in its enclosing scope and associates them with the inner function object itself. The resulting combination is called a closure. Closures are a common feature in functional programming languages. In Python, closures can be pretty useful because they allow you to create function-based decorators, which are powerful tools. In this video course, you’ll: Learn what closures are and how they work in Python Get to know common use cases of closures Explore alternatives to closures