Is there a way to define a function that takes an arbitrary number of parameters in Python?

Question

I am curious about whether it is possible to define a function that can take any number of parameters in Python. Thank you for your help.

Adam Boinet · Accepted Answer · 2020-07-02T15:51:10.823

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You can use *args or **kwargs

See this article for more in depth information about that.

EDIT

@Dash also mentioned this great answer from Peter Hoffmann on this subject

edited Jul 02 '20 at 15:51

answered Jul 02 '20 at 15:48

Adam Boinet

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I would also mention this question on SO: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/36901/what-does-double-star-asterisk-and-star-asterisk-do-for-parameters – Dash Jul 02 '20 at 15:49

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