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Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 17:35:51 -0400
Subject: Re: Can Python function return multiple data?
From: Joel Goldstick <joel.goldstick@gmail.com>
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On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 5:27 PM, fl <rxjwg98@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just see the tutorial says Python can return value in function, it does
> not say multiple data results return situation. In C, it is possible.
> How about Python on a multiple data return requirement?
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Yes!

def my_function(n):
    return n, n*2

a_number, its_double = my_function(3)

a_number will be 3, its_double will be 6

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Joel Goldstick
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