Namespaces
Lesson 1 of 2
  1. 1
    Introduction to Names and Namespaces
    In Python, a name (sometimes also called a symbolic name) is an identifier for an object. In the programs we have written so far, we have been using the concept of naming all along! Let’s take …
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  2. 2
    Built-in Namespace
    Python Built-in Namespace One of the four main types of namespaces that exist in Python is the …
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  3. 3
    Global Namespace
    Python Global Namespace The global namespace exists one level below the built-in namespace. G…
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  4. 4
    Local Namespace
    Python Local Namespace Now that we have examined the built-in and global namespaces, let’s dive…
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  5. 5
    Enclosing Namespace
    Enclosing Namespace Python There is just one more namespace we need to be aware of in our Pytho…
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  6. 6
    Review
    Great job! You’ve learned some important concepts in Python regarding namespaces. In this lesson, we’ve covered: - Names as identifiers for objects in Python. - What namespaces are. - The built-in…
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