#🔒 Can I make optional params in my functions?

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hard vortex
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I have a very basic function here, and I was wondering if the prompt could be made optional? for instance I would like to be able to have the flexibility of using this function both with and without the parameters I have set.

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wicked elmBOT
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@hard vortex

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hard vortex
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Can I make optional params in my functions?

weak hound
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Have you tried searching for optional parameters? This is a very common topic.

hard vortex
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well I've looked at optional parameters. But the only thing that comes up is using a replacement when no parameter is provided. I want it to run as if there is no parameter if none is provided.

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If possible

split shale
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try 'prompt=None'
if prompt is passed then u get whatever is passed through it. otherwise it will be None. think of it as like a default value of the parameter

weak hound
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I'm not sure what you had found during your search, but it's simply:

def get_string(prompt="Some default value"):
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hard vortex
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Yea i just tried it I can do it with just a blank string it seems

weak hound
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Yes, a empty string is a valid default value.

hard vortex
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Should that be a fine fix or is there a better alternative?

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hard vortex
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Alright, thank you!

weak hound
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You're welcome.

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hard vortex
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