Local and global scope | Intro to CS - Python | Khan Academy

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Can I name the variable inside my function the same as a variable outside my function? Trace a function call to explore how the computer uses global and local scopes to separate regions of memory. Examine why functions use arguments and return values to pass information, instead of directly updating global variables. View the program used in this video at: https://www.khanacademy.org/python-program/fall-damage/6406651516469248

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:38 : global scope
00:39 - 01:25 : local scope
01:26 - 01:55 : passing back information with return values
01:56 - 02:57 : why does Python use local scope?
02:58 - 03:43 : name resolution
03:44 - 04:22 : passing in information with parameters
04:23 - 04:55 : summary
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC0Ql1mOw4s
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