What is pass in python

Answer 1

one of the first terms i heard about in python was pass (this is what i can remember, so anyone can correct me if i'm wrong). pass in my opinion is like a comment but unignored by the system, though using it will have no real effect on your output. in short terms it is read, but has no real effect (and is a placeholder if a code is needed)

Answer 2

You use pass within a function to 'exit' the function code block.

It is useful when you are making say a template where you can outline a bunch of function names without actually giving them any further code. eg:

def test():
pass

def test2():
pass

then later on you can come back and fill in the code while developing.

If you didn't include pass after a function with no definition you would get an error:
"IndentationError: expected an indented block"

leaving pass at the end of your function definition will have no effect on your function.