Syntax Help

[John Weller]

Many thanks to all who responded.  I was an experienced programmer until I retired nearly 20 years ago, mainly in the military weapons area then XBase when I left the military.  I decided I had to learn Python when my grandson started learning it at school if I wanted to retain my position as the family IT guru 😊  I have been able to find answers to most problems by Googling but couldn't work out a suitable query for this one.  I have signed up for the tutors list.

Thanks again

John Weller
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From: Python-list <python-list-bounces+john=johnweller.co.uk at python.org> On Behalf Of DL Neil via Python-list
Sent: 10 June 2020 22:13
To: python-list at python.org
Subject: Re: Syntax Help

On 11/06/20 4:56 AM, John Weller wrote:
> I am trying to learn python.  Looking at an example on the web I found 
> this
> line:
> def plot(*args, **kwargs):
> What do the stars mean?


The Python "docs" are (surprisingly, for this day-and-age) comprehensive. Try https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/controlflow.html
and its several discussions about def[ining] functions and parameters.

Please also be aware that there is also a Python-Tutor Discussion List which has the specific objective of supporting learners (follow link, below).
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