Understanding help function in python

In Python help() function is a built-in function. It provides the information about modules, classes, functions.

 

Python help() function example:

help() program

In the following example we are using help() without any object to access documentation in python. It  is useful for understanding how to use various parts of the python standard library . To use ‘ help ‘  function , we can pass it the object we want  information about.

By making use of the  ‘help’ function , we can efficiently navigate and understand the Pyhthon language and its extensive libraries.

help()
help with print function
help(print)
Getting help on a module:
import math
help(math)
  • This will display the documentation for the ‘math’ module, including a list of all functions and constants it contains.

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