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Python Functions, Packing, and Unpacking Introduction to Functions Let's Talk About Scope

Jiyan Baran Bukun
Jiyan Baran Bukun
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Posted by Jiyan Baran Bukun
Jiyan Baran Bukun
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What if function returns the num?

If the function return num at the end then will num be updated from 10 to 5? Thanks.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Returning a value from the function will not affect the calling environment by itself.

Now if you wanted to change the original "num", you could also reassign it using that returned value:

num = set_num()