You now know how Python deals with objects and pointers! You learned about the differences between names and variables, which is important for understanding how Python handles variables. You also saw that you can simulate pointers in Python without sacrificing the memory safety that Python provides.
You can simulate pointers in Python by:
- Using mutable objects as low-overhead pointers
- Creating custom Python objects for ease of use
- Unlocking real pointers with the
ctypes
module
Congratulations, you made it to the end of the course! What’s your #1 takeaway or favorite thing you learned? How are you going to put your newfound skills to use? Leave a comment in the discussion section and let us know.
DFreyer on July 8, 2020
Very good Presentation. I learned a lot.