Complete Python Scripting for Automation - Introduction to Functions

The video tutorial introduces the concept of functions in coding, emphasizing their role in reducing code repetition and optimizing scripts. It demonstrates how to handle platform-specific commands in Python and explains the process of defining and using functions for reusability. The tutorial concludes with a comparison of functions to mathematical operations, highlighting their importance in efficient coding practices.

Explain the difference between using 'os.system' and 'subprocess' in Python.

What is the role of the 'platform' module in the provided code example?

How does the concept of functions relate to mathematical functions?

What is the definition of a function as described in the text?