What are the differences between lambda functions and closures?

What are the differences between lambda functions and closures?

Lambda functions are anonymous functions defined with the lambda keyword, while closures are functions that capture the lexical scope.

Can you give me an example of a lambda function?

Sure! A simple example is: add = lambda x, y: x + y. This creates a function that adds two numbers.

How do closures work in Python?

Closures in Python are created when a nested function captures the variables from its enclosing scope, allowing it to remember those values.

Can you show me a closure example?

Absolutely! Here's an example:

def outer_function(x):
    def inner_function(y):
        return x + y
    return inner_function

closure = outer_function(10)
print(closure(5))  # Outputs 15