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*args and **kwargs
Updated May 4, 2026
Short answer
Handling variable numbers of arguments.
Deep explanation
args captures non-keyword arguments as a tuple; *kwargs captures keyword arguments as a dictionary.
Real-world example
Creating a decorator that wraps functions with different signatures.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the order: *args must always precede **kwargs.
Follow-up questions
- Can I name them differently?