Python is not a (pure) functional programming language, but a multi-paradigm language. Its features are suitable for implementing programs in a functional style.
The sharing at PYHUG will start with the concepts of functional programming. Then, you will know at functional language features in Python such as first-class functions, lambda expressions and so on. In addition, relevant library modules such as itertools and functools will be briefly mentioned.
What you may get
* You will know what is functional programming
* Get the summary from the official documentation, Functional Programming HOWTO