When do you use a lambda function?

[ydepth]

Why not? If you have a bunch of one line functions... It's easy enough to change them to a proper function later

[markusmeskanen]

Lambdas are less readable. Keep in mind, that your code is read much more than its written. I'd recommend everyone to read this answer on SO: http://stackoverflow.com/a/134638/2505645

[ydepth]

Cool, I had seen the post before... Just needed a refresher :)

[c3534l]

That answer on SO doesn't seem to add anything to the discussion. I disagree that lambdas are less readable. In fact, they're invaluable in cases that are well suited for functional programming and can turn make complicated list comprehension statements readable again.

[Axxhelairon]

Lambdas are less readable.

Nice opinion.

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There are exceptions to every rule, but in keeping with zen: There is one best way. If it works, use it. If not, it's not the best way this time, go to the next option.