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# [Global and Local Scopes of Python Variables](https://lulunwenyi.hashnode.dev/global-and-local-scopes-of-python-variables?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

As you may or may not know; In python, a variable is created the moment you assign a value to it using the “=“ sign. Due to their scopes, Variables are classified into two main groups. What is a scope? The scope of a variable refers to the area wher...

Jun 7, 2021 · 3 min read · lulunwenyi.hashnode.dev  
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[Teniola Fatunmbi](https://hashnode.com/@devteni)

[Jun 7, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/global-and-local-scopes-of-python-variables/60be4cf89cd179337419f425/comment/60be61609cd179337419f579)

So simple to comprehend! Thanks for this Lulu.