Summary  
This chapter explains that variables defined inside a function exist only within that function’s scope and cannot be accessed globally.  

General domain of usage  
Modular code design and scope management in functions

A local variable is defined inside a function. You cannot access this variable outside the function's definition.

def greet():
    message = "Aloha"
    print(message, "# local message")

greet()
print(message)  # This line will result in an error

The output is:
``` python
Aloha # local message
NameError: name 'message' is not defined
```


The ***message*** variable is **not accessible** in the **global scope**; it exists only inside the function. When the function exits, this variable ceases to exist.

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Local Variables in Python: Understanding Function-Level Scope