Python 3 for Beginners: Introduction to Functions in Python

The video tutorial explains the importance of using functions in programming to avoid code repetition. It covers the basic syntax for defining a function, including the use of parameters and optional values. The tutorial also highlights the significance of documenting functions with docstrings, which can be accessed using the help function. Additionally, it discusses the return statement and how it exits a function while passing back data.

What does the return statement do in a function?

How can you use the help function with your own functions?