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Python needs an actual default function (lemmy.ml)

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Also, do y'all call main() in the if block or do you just put the code you want to run in the if block?

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[–] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 34 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The if block is still in the global scope, so writing the code in it is a great way to find yourself scratching your head with a weird bug 30 minutes later.

[–] benni@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Interesting observation. Can you give an example where this is relevant?