8.4.2 - The global Keyword
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What will happen if you try to modify a global variable without the global keyword inside a function?
💡 Hint: Think of the scope limitations of variables.
Write a simple program using a global variable and modifying it in a function.
💡 Hint: Use the variable outside the function definition.
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What does the global keyword do in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about variable scope and accessibility.
True or False? Using global variables can lead to unpredictable outcomes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the chart of variable scope.
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Write a Python program that uses multiple functions to increment a global counter. Show how the counter changes after each function call.
💡 Hint: Demonstrate the counters changing state as functions are called.
Describe a scenario where multiple functions modify the same global variable. What risks does this pose and how can they be mitigated?
💡 Hint: Reflect on common game development scenarios and share best practices.
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