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Globals vs Function - mcmxl22 - Feb-04-2017
Is using a function like this to define variables ok?
def variables(a, b): a = something b = another def some_function(): do something with variables(a). do something with variables(b).What is the difference between using a function to define variables and just using globals like this?
a = something b = another def some_function(): do something with a. do something with b.
RE: Globals vs Function - wavic - Feb-04-2017
Hello!
If you want to do something with outer to the function variables it's better to pass them as parameters.
num1 = 44 num2 = 55 def addition(a, b): returnt a + b result = addition(num1, num2) print(result)
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When you are using global variables in a local scope, you are cross scope boundaries. This can become confusing and hard to track. If you run into a problem with the values of a and b, it can be harder to figure out where a and b are being modified. If you are passing them around as parameters and return values, it becomes easier to track down where they might get modified.