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Local Vs Global Scope in Python

The document explains the difference between local and global scope in Python, highlighting that local variables are defined within a function and exist only during its execution, while global variables are accessible throughout the entire program. It provides examples demonstrating the behavior of local and global variables, both without and with the use of the 'global' keyword. The examples illustrate how local variables can mask global variables and how the 'global' keyword allows modification of global variables within a function.

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Local Vs Global Scope in Python

The document explains the difference between local and global scope in Python, highlighting that local variables are defined within a function and exist only during its execution, while global variables are accessible throughout the entire program. It provides examples demonstrating the behavior of local and global variables, both without and with the use of the 'global' keyword. The examples illustrate how local variables can mask global variables and how the 'global' keyword allows modification of global variables within a function.

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Local and Global Scope in Python

1. Difference Between Local and Global Scope:

Difference Between Local and Global Scope:

| Aspect | Local Scope | Global Scope |

|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|

| Definition | The area within a function where local | The area outside all functions, accessible |

| | variables are recognized. | everywhere in the code. |

| Variable Lifespan | Exists only while the function runs. | Exists as long as the program runs. |

| Declared | Inside a function. | Outside all functions. |

| Accessed in | Only inside the function where it's defined. | Anywhere in the program. |

2. Example without using 'global' keyword:

Example 1 - Without global keyword:

x = 10 # Global variable

def my_function():

x = 5 # Local variable

print("Inside function, local x =", x)

my_function()

print("Outside function, global x =", x)

Output:

Inside function, local x = 5

Outside function, global x = 10

3. Example using 'global' keyword:

Example 2 - Using global keyword:


Local and Global Scope in Python

x = 10

def my_function():

global x

x=5

print("Inside function, modified global x =", x)

my_function()

print("Outside function, global x =", x)

Output:

Inside function, modified global x = 5

Outside function, global x = 5

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