Anonymous Functions
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What is Anonymous Functions?
Anonymous functions in Kotlin are functions without a name. They are defined using a lambda expression but with an explicit return type and the return keyword for returning values. They are useful when you need to define a function inline, often as an argument to another function or when assigning a function to a variable, especially when the function logic is more complex than a simple expression.
Free resources to learn Anonymous Functions
- Official docsAnonymous Functions
- ArticleKotlin Lambda Expressions + Kotlin Anonymous Functions
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Is this Anonymous Functions tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 54 of 153 in the free Kotlin roadmap, in stage 19, Function Types. If you are new to Kotlin, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.