[Python-au] strange pre-acting bug

[Garry Trethewey]

thank you PeterL & Ryan



PeterL wrote:
> Passing parameters is probably the best way.
> You can also resolve the scope using the global keyword.
> ----
> def fn():
>     global x
>     print x    # Prints 5
>     x = 7
>     print x    # Prints 7
> 
> x = 5
> print x    # Prints 5
> fn()
> print x    # Prints 7
> -------------
> Some consider global a 'kludge' that leads to poor programming style. 
> I'm one of them.
> 
> Yes, a function is 'compiled' in it's entirety before it gets used, so 
> there is a bit of 'oh this happens later' happening.
> Pete
> 

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Garry Trethewey
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