lambdas

Lambdas, or lambda functions, are small, nameless pieces of code used to perform specific tasks quickly. They are often used inline, meaning you write them directly where needed, instead of defining a full function with a name. Think of a lambda as a quick, one-time tool to process data—like squaring a number or filtering a list—without the overhead of a formal function. They are commonly used in programming languages like Python to make code more concise and readable when simple operations are needed on data.