What are the different uses of help() and dir() functions in Python?

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Posted On: Feb 22, 2018

 

dir() and help(), both the functions are accessible from the Python interpreter and used are generally used for viewing a consolidated dump of built-in functions. 
  • Dir() function: The dir() function is used to display the defined symbols.
  • Help() function: This function is mainly used to display the string of documentation and also the facilitates you to see the help related to modules, keywords, attributes, etc.

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