Lambda or def?

Question

Which one is better and why?

Answer 1

def is a keyword that doesn't return anything and creates a 'name' in the local namespace. lambda is a keyword that returns a function object and does not create a 'name' in the local namespace.

Both are nice, in short:
Use lambda if you want to make a short function once, use def for breaking problems in functions!

Answer 2

Rule of thumb: use a lambda if you only need that specific logic once in your program, and it fits in a single expression (one line).

It is better to exctract code that you use multiple times, into a function (def) as per DRY principle (don't repeat yourself). And you cannot write multiple statements in a lambda.

Answer 3

https://code.sololearn.com/cx6qEIpt3q45/?ref=app