3 - Scope and Lifetime of Variables
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What does the LEGB rule stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the order of variable resolution in Python.
Define a local variable.
💡 Hint: Think about where you can use this variable.
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What is the first step in the LEGB resolution process?
💡 Hint: Remember the order of scope.
True or False: Global variables can be accessed from within functions without needing a keyword.
💡 Hint: Check if you can access a globally defined variable from inside a function.
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Create a Python script that demonstrates both local and global variable scopes along with the use of the global keyword.
💡 Hint: Check how the global variable changes after calling the function.
Explain the difference between global and nonlocal keywords by providing a code example for each.
💡 Hint: Differentiate their scopes when you use them in nested functions.
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