Practice Global And Local Variables (3.3) - Chapter 8: Statements and Scope

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Question 1.
What is a global variable?
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Think about where it can be accessed from.
Question 2.
In which scenario can you access a local variable?
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Consider the visibility of variables.
3Question 3.
What is a local variable?
- A variable defined outside a function
- A variable defined inside a function
- A variable that is global
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Where do you see local variables in your code?
4Question 4.
The global keyword is used to:
- Declare a new variable
- Modify a global variable
- Delete a variable
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Think of variable access rules.
Question 5.
Create a program that utilizes both global and nonlocal variables. Explain how changes to these variables affect function outputs.
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Consider how each variable interacts within its scope.
Question 6.
Describe a scenario where using global variables could lead to debugging issues in a large codebase.
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Think about function interactions and data flow.

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