Module Learning Outcomes

Module Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students are expected to:

• Evaluate the readability, complexity and performance of a function.
• Write docstrings for functions following the NumPy/SciPy format.
• Write comments within a function to improve readability.
• Write and design functions with default arguments.
• Explain the importance of scoping and environments in Python as they relate to functions.
• Formulate test cases to prove a function design specification.
• Use assert statements to formulate a test case to prove a function design specification.
• Use test-driven development principles to define a function that accepts parameters, returns values and passes all tests.
• Handle errors gracefully via exception handling.

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