Python Functions and Return Values: Working with Dates

Writing functions is at the heart of Python programming, but mastering how they return data is what separates beginners from clean, efficient developers. This text-only course guides you through the mechanics of Python return values, showing you how to output data effectively and apply these concepts to practical scenarios. You will start with foundational function terminology before moving into hands-on code design. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental role of return values in Python functions - Design functions that return multiple values, collections, and conditional results - Work with the datetime module to parse and manipulate dates, weekdays, and weekends - Apply modern Python type hints to document function inputs and return types clearly - Implement clean error-handling patterns when returning values from functions Through clear written explanations and structured code walkthroughs, you will learn how to write predictable, reusable code. This course is designed for beginners who know basic Python syntax and want to build a stronger foundation in structural programming. Start writing cleaner, more reliable Python functions today.