Intermediate Python Techniques

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Intermediate Python Techniques

Intermediate Python Techniques

1. Mastering Packing and Unpacking in Python

Unpacking in Python: Extracting Values from Lists and Tuples Packing in Python: Grouping Multiple Values into a Single Variable Using Packing and Unpacking for Efficient Code in Python Challenge: Mastering Dictionary Unpacking in Python Challenge: The Champions League

2. Mastering Function Arguments in Python

Python Function Arguments: Overview of Parameters and Arguments Using *args in Python: Handling Variable-Length Positional Arguments Challenge: Calculating the Average Mark with *args Using **kwargs in Python: Flexible Keyword Arguments for Dynamic Functions Challenge: Mastering **kwargs in Python Functions

3. Function as an Argument in Python

High-Order Functions in Python: Passing Functions as Arguments Lambda Functions in Python: Writing Concise and Anonymous Functions Using Python Built-in Functions

4. Understanding Variable Scope in Python

Global Variables in Python: Accessing and Modifying Global Data Local Variables in Python: Understanding Function-Level Scope Challenge: Modifying a Global Variable in Python Nested Functions in Python: Scope and Accessibility Nonlocal Variables in Python: Working with Enclosed Scopes Python Closures: Retaining State in Nested Functions Challenge: Implementing a Threshold Checker with Closures

5. Mastering Python Decorators

Introduction to Python Decorators Python Decorator Syntax: Writing and Applying Decorators Challenge: Create Your First Python Decorator Using Decorators with Parameters in Python Chaining Multiple Decorators: Advanced Function Modifications Challenge: Basic Smores Recipe Practical Examples of Python Decorator Usage in Real Applications

Challenge: Modifying a Global Variable in Python

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This task shows how you can modify a global variable from within a function using the global keyword.

Use the keyword global for receiving access to modify global_var;
Increase global_var value on to 5;
Call the function modify_global to implement changes;
Print modified global_var.

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Challenge: Modifying a Global Variable in Python

Task

Swipe to start coding

This task shows how you can modify a global variable from within a function using the global keyword.

Use the keyword global for receiving access to modify global_var;
Increase global_var value on to 5;
Call the function modify_global to implement changes;
Print modified global_var.

Solution

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Section 4. Chapter 3

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