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Using and Creating Global Variables in Your Python Functions
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Working With Global Variables in Python Functions

In this video course, you'll learn how to use global variables in Python functions using the global keyword or the built-in globals() function. You'll also learn a few strategies to avoid relying on global variables because they can lead to code that's difficult to understand, debug, and maintain.

Apr 30, 2024 intermediate best-practices python

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