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Re: When to use globals

Ben Finney — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:48:57 -0000

The entrenched aversion to globals is usually specifically about *program*-level globals; i.e. identifiers that cross module boundaries and are almost impossible to track down reliably.

There's nothing wrong with *module*-level globals, which is the largest scope in Python.

Re: When to use globals

Mexico — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:48:16 -0000

Yes the optimal usage of variables is key to programming..

Re: When to use globals

Mattresses — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:06:08 -0000

I really dont think any programmer can do without globals, thanks for your post, you have some valid points to make.

Re: When to use globals

Spa Depot — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:25:35 -0000

Thanks for a great post, was an insight into the global variable utility, I am new to programming and have been learning everyday.
Nice i discovered your post...